Psalms 72:17
His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
His name shall endure for ever,.... As a King; for he is chiefly spoken of here in his kingly office: not merely the fame of him; for so the fame of an earthly king; even of a tyrant, may continue as…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
His name shall endure for ever - Margin, as in Hebrew, “Shall be forever;” that is, “He” shall endure forever. His name shall be continued as long as the sun - As long as that continues to shine - an…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
May his name endure for ever;
As long as the sun doth shine may his name have Issue:
May all nations bless themselves in him, (and) call him happy.
The Psalmist prays that the king's name may not…
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