Psalms 89:27
I will also appoint him my firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
In Context
26He will call to me, ‘You are my Father, my God, and the rock of my salvation!’
28I will keep my loving kindness for him forever more. My covenant will stand firm with him.
Cross References
Exodus 4:22You shall tell Pharaoh, ‘The LORD says, Israel is my son, my firstborn,
Deuteronomy 32:15But Jeshurun grew fat, and kicked. You have grown fat. You have grown thick. You have become sleek. Then he abandoned God who made him, and rejected the Rock of his salvation.
2 Samuel 22:47The LORD lives! Blessed be my rock! Exalted be God, the rock of my salvation,
2 Chronicles 9:23All the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
Psalms 2:10Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth.
Psalms 72:11Yes, all kings shall fall 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 →