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A Conditional Earthly Kingdom
Commentators agree that the promise of an unbroken earthly dynasty for David's physical descendants was conditional. It depended on their obedience to God's covenant. Because the kings of Israel were ultimately unfaithful, the earthly kingdom was lost. This highlights the principle that God's promises of temporal blessing are often tied to our obedience.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 132:12
18th Century
Theologian
If your children will keep my covenant ... — This was the condition implied in the promise — that they were to keep the law of God,…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 132:12
19th Century
Preacher
If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.
John Calvin
On Psalms 132:12
16th Century
Theologian
If your sons keep my covenant. More distinct notice is now taken of the descending line, by which the perpetuity of the succession, as I h…
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John Gill
On Psalms 132:12
17th Century
Pastor
If your children will keep my covenant, and my testimony that I
shall teach them
The …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 132:11–18
17th Century
Minister
The Lord never turns from us when we plead the covenant with his anointed Prophet, Priest, and King. How vast is the love of God to man, that he sh…