In this psalm the reigning Christ is typified by the reigning Solomon (see superscription), the son of David (Matt. 1:1; 22:42), in his prosperous and flourishing time (1 Kings chs. 9—10). The reign of Christ typified by the reign of Solomon will be in the millennium in the age of restoration (Matt. 19:28; Rev. 20:4, 6).
The reigning of Christ will be in righteousness and justice (see note Psa. 89:141 and will issue in peace (vv. 3, 7; cf. Isa. 32:17; Heb. 12:11).
In His second coming Christ will gain the earth not mainly by exercising His righteous judgment but by coming like showers to water the people of the earth. He will have mercy on the earth and will come back graciously like showers of rain to satisfy the thirsty ones (cf. Rev. 22:17). In that day all the nations will be rained on by Christ and will be happy under His dominion.
cf. Matt. 5:18; 24:35; 2 Pet. 3:10
I.e., the Euphrates.
I.e., the islands and shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
1 Tim. 6:15; Rev. 5:13; cf. Mal. 3:12; Luke 1:48
Psalm 41:13 concludes Book One of the Psalms, and vv. 18-19 of this psalm conclude Book Two. The two are similar, but the conclusion in this psalm is improved by the mentioning of God’s glorious name and the filling of the whole earth with His glory because of the gaining of the earth through the enjoyment of God in His house and His city (see note Psa. 68:291).
