Psalms 89:27
Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
King James Version
In Context
26He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.
28My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him.
Cross References
Exodus 4:22And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn:
Deuteronomy 32:15But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.
2 Samuel 22:47The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.
2 Chronicles 9:23And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.
Psalms 2:10Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
Psalms 72:11Yea, 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 →