Psalms 46
DOYLY—for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] The word Alamoth has by some been understood to specify the musical instrument, which was used to accompany the singing of the Psalm. But it also signifies virgins or maidens. The meaning of the title therefore may be, “An ode by the sons of Korah together with virgins.” Street.
Psalms 46:10
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Hearken, O daughter, &c.] Understand, and consider seriously, O royal bride, the happiness of being married to such a prince; and let not the thoughts of thy own country and family dwell too much upon thy mind: in like manner must the true Christian, when brought to Christ, renounce the world, and even his dearest connexions, for his sake. Bp. Patrick, Travell.
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And the daughter of Tyre &c. The people of the rich and neighbouring city of Tyre shall come and bring presents; the most powerful among them shall solicit thy favour; as the kings of the earth shall hereafter bring their glory and honour into the church, Rev. xxi. 24. Bp. Patrick.
Psalms 46:13
- The king’s daughter &c.] The bride of our prince is no less adorned with all excellent qualities of mind, than her body is with rich and splendid attire; so the ornaments of those that are born of God in the Christian church shall not be so much “that outward adorning of wearing of gold, as the hidden man of the heart, which is in the sight of God of great price,” 1 Pet. iii. 3, 4. Bp. Patrick.
Psalms 46:14
- She shall be brought &c.] She shall be brought home unto the king with magnificent pomp, in embroidered raiment; and the virgins, that attend upon her, shall accompany her: in like manner shall Christ receive his spouse the Church, adorned with a robe of righteousness; and all they, who in after-ages shall be acknowledged by Christ as his disciples, shall altogether form one glorious train of attendants. Bp. Patrick, Travell.
Psalms 46:16
- Instead of thy fathers &c.] And may this be the happy fruit of thy marriage, that, instead of thy royal ancestors in Egypt, thou mayest be the mother of children, who shall be rulers in all countries subject to king Solomon: so shall the Church continually bring forth children unto Christ, “whom he shall make kings and priests unto God; and they shall reign on the earth,” Rev. v. 10. Travell.
Psalms 46:17
- I will make thy name &c.] By this song I will