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Then you spoke in vision to your saints, And said, "I have bestowed strength on the warrior. I have exalted a young man from the people.

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Chosen from the People

Commentators explain that God chose David, a man of humble origins, not from a royal line. This was to demonstrate that his exaltation and strength came purely from God's sovereign choice and power, not from human status. This foreshadows Jesus, the 'carpenter's Son,' who was also exalted from a lowly position.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 89:19

18th Century

Theologian

Then you spoke in vision - Or, by a vision. See this word explained in the notes at (Isaiah 1:1). The meaning is, that …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 89:19

19th Century

Bishop

The mention of the king allows the poet to bring still more into prominence the special promises made to Israel. The piece, which is couched in ora…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 89:17–19

19th Century

Preacher

For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted. For the LORD is our defense; and the Holy One of Israel …

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 89:19

16th Century

Theologian

Then you spoke in vision to your meek ones. The Psalmist now declares at greater length why he said that the king, set over the chosen peo…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 89:19

17th Century

Pastor

Then you spoke in vision to your Holy One
Samuel the prophet, that holy man of God, to whom the Lord spoke in vision…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 89:19–37

17th Century

Minister

The Lord anointed David with the holy oil, not only as an emblem of the graces and gifts he received, but as a type of Christ, the King, Priest, an…

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