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A Choice of Pure Grace
Commentators emphasize that God's selection of Judah and Mount Zion was not based on their worthiness, but was an act of His 'free and unmerited love.' This demonstrates that God's favor, both then and now, flows from His sovereign grace, not from human merit. As John Calvin notes, the Church itself is gathered by this same pure grace.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:68
18th Century
Theologian
But chose the tribe of Judah - He chose David of the tribe of Judah as ruler and king; he chose a place within the limits of Judah, namely, …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 78:65–69
19th Century
Preacher
You see that we are getting into clear water now; it was all broken water, storm and hurricane, while we heard of what Israel did; but when we come…
John Calvin
On Psalms 78:68
16th Century
Theologian
But he chose the tribe of Judah. The meaning is that God preferred the tribe of Judah to all the rest of the people and chose from it a ki…
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John Gill
On Psalms 78:68
17th Century
Pastor
But chose the tribe of Judah
Both to be the seat of kingly power and government, and of religious worship; the latte…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 78:56–72
17th Century
Minister
After the Israelites were settled in Canaan, their children were like their fathers. God gave them his testimonies, but they turned back. Presumptu…