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A King Who Reigns Forever
Commentators universally see this verse as a prayer for King David's restored reign that also points powerfully to the Messiah, Jesus Christ. While David's throne was temporary, scholars like Gill and Henry explain that Christ truly 'abides before God forever,' reigning eternally at His right hand, fulfilling the promise that 'of his kingdom there shall be no end.'
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 61:7
18th Century
Theologian
He shall abide before God for ever — That is, perpetually; without danger of change, or of being driven into exile. This may allude…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 61:7
19th Century
Bishop
He shall abide. —Better, may he sit enthroned.
Prepare. —Rather, appoint. But the Septuag…
John Calvin
On Psalms 61:7
16th Century
Theologian
He shall abide before the face of God for ever. This is only a simpler way of expressing what he had said before, I will abide in your…
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John Gill
On Psalms 61:7
17th Century
Pastor
He shall abide before God for ever
Or "sit" F2 ; or "may he sit". Being raised from the dead he was recei…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 61:5–8
17th Century
Minister
There is a people in the world who fear God's name. There is a heritage peculiar to that people: present comforts in the soul, earnests of future b…