Matthew Henry Commentary Psalms 68:22-28

Matthew Henry Commentary

Psalms 68:22-28

1662–1714
Presbyterian
Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry Commentary

Psalms 68:22-28

1662–1714
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan, I will bring [them] again from the depths of the sea; That thou mayest crush [them], [dipping] thy foot in blood, That the tongue of thy dogs may have its portion from [thine] enemies. They have seen thy goings, O God, Even the goings of my God, my King, into the sanctuary. The singers went before, the minstrels followed after, In the midst of the damsels playing with timbrels. Bless ye God in the congregations, Even the Lord, [ye that are] of the fountain of Israel. There is little Benjamin their ruler, The princes of Judah [and] their council, The princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali. Thy God hath commanded thy strength: Strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us." — Psalms 68:22-28 (ASV)

The victories with which God blessed David over the enemies of Israel are types of Christ's victory, for Himself and for all believers. Those who take Him as theirs may see Him acting as their God, as their King, for their good, and in answer to their prayers; especially in and by His word and ordinances. The kingdom of the Messiah will be submitted to by all the rulers and the learned in the world.

The people seem to address the king (verse 28). But the words are applicable to the Redeemer, to His church, and to every true believer.

We pray that You, O God the Son, will complete Your undertaking for us by finishing Your good work in us.