Psalms 89:27
And as to me, I will make him firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
In Context
26*He* shall call unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation;
28My loving-kindness will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him;
Cross References
Exodus 4:22And thou shalt say to Pharaoh, Thus saith Jehovah: Israel is my son, my firstborn.
Deuteronomy 32:15Then Jeshurun grew fat, and kicked Thou art waxen fat, Thou art grown thick, And thou art covered with fatness; He gave up God who made him, And lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.
2 Samuel 22:47Jehovah liveth; and blessed be my rock; And exalted be the God, the rock of my salvation,
2 Chronicles 9:23And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Psalms 2:10And now, O kings, be ye wise, be admonished, ye judges of the earth.
Psalms 72:11Yea, all kings shall bow down before him; all nations shall serve him.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 89:20-38
God's Covenant with David. 19 Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people. 20 I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him: 21 With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him. 22 The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him. 23 And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him. 24 But my faithfulness and my mercy… Read the whole commentary →