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I will also make his seed endure forever, And his throne as the days of heaven.

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David's Throne, Christ's Kingdom

Commentators agree that while this promise was made to King David, its ultimate and complete fulfillment is found in Jesus Christ. Scholars like Matthew Henry describe David as a 'faint shadow' of the Redeemer. The promise of an eternal throne and enduring descendants points directly to Christ's everlasting spiritual kingdom.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 89:29

18th Century

Theologian

His seed also will I make to endure for ever – that is, His posterity will occupy the throne:

  1. This would have been …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 89:29

19th Century

Bishop

Days of heaven.Deuteronomy 11:21. (and see below, Psalms 89:36.)

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 89:26–34

19th Century

Preacher

He will cry to me, 'You are my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation.' Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the e…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 89:29

17th Century

Pastor

His seed also will I make to endure for ever
Not a race of kings from David, which ended at the Babylonish captivity…

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…