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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 89 - Introduction

* God's mercy and truth, and his covenant. (1-4) The glory and perfection of God. (5-14) The happiness of those in communion with him. (15-18) God's covenant with David, as a type of Christ. (19-37) A calamitous state lamented, Prayer for redress. (38-52)

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See also Psalms 89 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This psalm is entitled “Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite.” In the margin this is rendered, “A Psalm for Ethan the Ezrahite to give instruction.” On the word Maschil, see the notes at the title to Psalms...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    This Psalm presents, with singular force and pathos, the dilemma which must have perplexed many a pious soul in the Exile. On the one hand, the assured lovingkindness and faithfulness of God and His e...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 seat (a-27) Or 'in the company.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    LXXXIX. This long psalm comes evidently from a time of great national depression and trouble. The idolatries that led to the Captivity, and the Captivity itself, are already in the past, and the poet...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 89 MASCHIL OF ETHAN THE EZRAHITE. Who this Ethan was is not certain. Kimchi takes him to be the same with Ethan the wise man, a grandson of Judah, 1 Kings 4:31. But seeing he li...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 3405. B.C. 599._ As this Psalm manifestly treats of the declining state of the house and kingdom of David, it is probable the author of it lived either in the time of Jehoiachin or Zedekiah, ab...

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