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Psalms 89:20

Psalms 89:20
I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

With whom my hand shall be established,.... A promise of God's gracious presence with Christ, as man and Mediator, which is his work; of a communication of grace and strength from him, to carry him…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I have found David my servant - That is, I found him among the sheepfolds; in humble life. I saw there one who was qualified for the high office of being the ruler of the nation, and I designated, or…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 89:19-37

The covenant God made with David and his seed was mentioned before (Psa 89:3, Psa 89:4); but in these verses it is enlarged upon, and pleaded with God, for favour to the royal family, now almost sunk…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

I have found Sought out and provided. Cp. 1Sa 13:14; 1Sa 16:1; Act 13:22. David my servant See on Psa 78:70, and cp. 2Sa 3:18; 2Sa 7:5; 2Sa 7:8. have I anointed him 1Sa 16:1; 1Sa 16:12 f.

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