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A Prophecy of Christ's Kingdom
Scholars overwhelmingly interpret this verse as a prophecy about Jesus Christ, not just an earthly king. They note that while a king's honor often comes from his ancestors ('fathers'), the Messiah's glory comes from his spiritual descendants ('children')—the global Church. Unlike Solomon's physical kingdom which shrank, Christ's spiritual kingdom expands to make his followers 'princes in all the earth.'
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 45:16
18th Century
Theologian
Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children - Instead of your fame, your celebrity, your distinction, being derived from your illu…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 45:16
19th Century
Bishop
Whom thou mayest make princes.—Historical illustrations have been found in 1 Kings 22:26, where Joash, David’s son, appears as…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 45:15–16
19th Century
Preacher
With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king's palace. Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 45:16
16th Century
Theologian
Instead of your fathers shall be your children. This also serves to show the glory and transcendent excellence of this kingdom: namely, th…
John Gill
On Psalms 45:16
17th Century
Pastor
Instead of your fathers shall be your children
This is an address, not to the church, the queen, the King's daughter…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 45:10–17
17th Century
Minister
If we desire to share these blessings, we must listen to Christ's word. We must forget our carnal and sinful attachments and pursuits. He must be o…