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The Promise Points to Jesus
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that the promise of an everlasting kingdom for David and his "seed" finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. While it applied to David historically, scholars explain that its true, eternal meaning points to the Messiah, "great David's greater Son," whose reign is forever. This verse is a prophecy of Christ's eternal kingship.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 18:50
18th Century
Theologian
Great deliverance giveth he to his king—To David, as king. The word in the original, which is rendered “deliverance,” means properl…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 18:50
19th Century
Bishop
This verse is by many treated as a late liturgical addition to the hymn. The change to the third person is certainly somewhat suggestive of this, b…
John Calvin
On Psalms 18:50
16th Century
Theologian
He works great deliverances, etc. This concluding verse clearly shows why God had exercised such goodness and liberality towards David, na…
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John Gill
On Psalms 18:50
17th Century
Pastor
Great deliverance gives he to his king
Not that is king over him; for he is King of kings and Lord of lords; but that is made …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 18:29–50
17th Century
Minister
When we praise God for one mercy, we must also observe the many more with which we have been encompassed all our days. Many things had contributed …