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A Promise Fulfilled in Christ
Commentators unanimously agree that this promise to David finds its ultimate and complete fulfillment in Jesus Christ. While David's earthly kingdom eventually fell, scholars like Calvin and Spurgeon explain that God's oath was kept through 'great David's greater Son,' whose throne is eternal. The historical failure of the physical throne points directly to its true spiritual fulfillment in the Messiah.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 89:36
18th Century
Theologian
His seed shall endure forever ... - His posterity. See the notes at (Psalms 89:29). There, the expression is, his throne a…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 89:34–37
19th Century
Preacher
My covenant I will not break, nor alter the thing that has gone out of My lips. Once I have sworn by My holiness that I will not lie to David. …
John Calvin
On Psalms 89:36
16th Century
Theologian
His seed shall endure for ever. There now follows the promise that the right of sovereignty shall always remain with the posterity of Davi…
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John Gill
On Psalms 89:36
17th Century
Pastor
His seed shall endure for ever
This is a confirmation by his oath of what he had before said, ([Reference Psalms 89:…
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…