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Verse 1. Cedar. Such were esteemed the most magnificent, verse 6. See 2 Kennicott. 7.
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Historical chapter commentary
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Verse 9. A place permanent and secure, while I have had no fixed abode. Calmet.—No more, for a long time: and unless they provoke me by their crimes, as they did afterwards, and were exposed to more severe chastisements. Constant rest is not always expedient. Tirinus.
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Verse 11. Seed, even till Christ shall be born of the Blessed Virgin, of the family of David.
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Verse 12. Ever often means only a long duration. The dominion of Christ shall have no end. Calmet.—The Church founded by this true David, ( Bible.) falls heir to these promises. D.
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Verse 13. Thee. The posterity of Saul lost the throne. Bible.—If Solomon was reprobated, his children were permitted to reign. It is also presumed that he did penance; though this is not certain.
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Verse 17. Men. Who was ever more favoured by God than David? Hebrew “Thou hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree.” Prot. Bible.
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Verse 18. Known him. Treating him with love and tenderness, as a friend. How can David sufficiently testify his gratitude?
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Verse 21. Himself. Hebrew adds, “and to make thee a name.”
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Verse 27. Begun. Hebrew “be pleased, ( Bible.) or thou hast had the goodness to bless.” Syr. “I pray thee bless.”