Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:29
Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee.
29. Because of thy temple at Jerusalem ] To the age of the Return the restored Temple was the visible symbol and proof that Jehovah had come back to His ancient dwelling-place (Psa 122:9). It was to be the occasion and the centre of fresh homage. Cp. Isa 60:7 ff; Isa 66:20; Hag 2:7; Zec 2:11 ff; Zec 6:15; Zec 8:21 ff.
From thy temple however is a more natural rendering than because of thy temple; and it is possible that the words should be joined with the preceding verse either thus, thou that hast wrought for us out of thy temple; or better still, shew thyself strong, thou who hast wrought for us, out of My temple [32] ; cp. Psa 110:2. The next line will then begin: Up to Jerusalem shall kings &c.
[32] The pausal form of the word out of thy temple, looks like the trace of a tradition that the verses were once so divided.
bring presents ] A phrase used only in Psa 76:11; Isa 18:7, of bringing solemn tribute to God.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Because of thy temple at Jerusalem – The word rendered temple here properly means a palace; then, the abode of God considered as a king, or his residence as a king. It might, therefore, be applied either to the tabernacle or to the temple, erected as the special dwelling-place of God. As the word has so general a meaning, the passage here does not prove that the psalm was composed after Solomons temple was reared, for it may refer to the tabernacle that David set up for the ark on Mount Zion. See Psa 5:7, note; Psa 65:4, note.
At Jerusalem – literally, upon, or above Jerusalem. Perhaps the idea is, that as the place of worship was built on Mount Zion, it was above, or seemed to overhang the city. The city was built mostly in the valleys that lay between the different hills or eminences – Mount Zion, Mount Moriah, Mount Ophel.
Shall kings bring presents unto thee – In honor of God and his religion. Compare Psa 72:10. See also the notes at Isa 49:7, notes at Isa 49:23; notes at Isa 60:5, notes at Isa 60:16.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Thy temple; either,
1. The old tabernacle which then was; which is oft called by this name. But that was now at Gibeon, not at Jerusalem. Or rather,
2. The temple which Solomon should build, which David knew should be very magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries, as he saith, 1Ch 22:5; and such as would command esteem and reverence even from heathenish princes and people, and that not only for its most splendid and glorious structure, but especially for the wonderful works of the God of that temple wrought by him on the behalf of his people, and in answer to the prayers made in the temple; of which see 1Ki 8:41-43.
Kings; kings of the Gentiles; which was done in part in the times of Solomon and Hezekiah, 1Ki 10:11,24,25; 2Ch 32:23, and afterwards by others; but more fully when the Lord Christ was come into his temple, according to that prophecy, Mal 3:1, and had built a better temple instead of it, even the Christian church, to which the kings and nations of the earth were to flow in great abundance, according to the tenor of many prophecies in the Old Testament.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
29. thy templeliterally,”over”
JerusalemHis palace orresidence (Ps 5:7) symbolizedHis protecting presence among His people, and hence is the object ofhomage on the part of others.
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Because of thy temple at Jerusalem,…. Not the material temple there, which was not in being in David’s time, but was built by his son, and destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar; and though it was rebuilt by Zerubbabel, repaired by Herod, and was the Messiah’s temple, into which he entered as the Lord and proprietor of it, Mal 3:1; yet was quickly after his time demolished, and will never be rebuilt more; but the Messiah’s spiritual temple, of which he is the builder, foundation, and cornerstone; the materials of which are believers in him, and it is for his service, worship, and glory: and “because of Jerusalem” b, as it may be translated: by which also the church of Christ is meant, which is the heavenly Jerusalem, the Jerusalem which is above, and free, the mother of us all, the city of the great King, the place of divine worship, and well fortified by the power and grace of God. The words may be rendered “above Jerusalem” c, and connected either with
Ps 68:28, and so point at the place, heaven, the temple and palace of the Messiah; from whence spiritual health and strength are desired, and may be expected; or with the following words, and the sense be, “from”, or “out of thy temple in Jerusalem”: even out of the material temple, the Gospel should be preached, as it was by the apostles on the day of Pentecost; and so the word of the Lord went out from thence, and from Jerusalem into Judea, and so into the Gentile world, where it is continued, and will be until the kings of the earth shall be converted, as follows;
shall kings bring presents unto thee: that is, such as should become Christians, as Constantine, and others, in the earlier ages of Christianity; who brought their riches and wealth to Christ, and into his church, with a design for the good and welfare of it, though it proved otherwise; and as many will in the latter day, who, being converted, will bring presents to the King Messiah, join his churches, and be their nursing fathers; see Ps 72:10; and who will bring their glory and honour, and that of the nations, into the New Jerusalem church state, Re 21:24; and it will be because of his church and people, and for their good and welfare, as well as for the glory and honour of Christ, that those presents will be brought; and which will not only be theirs, their good things, but themselves, whom they will present to the Lord, as living and acceptable sacrifices, Ro 12:1; the Targum is,
“out of thy temple thou shalt receive offerings; upon Jerusalem thy Shechinah dwells; out of their palaces kings shall bring unto thee sacrifices.”
b “propter Jeruschalaima”, Junius & Tremellius. c “Super Jerusalaim”, Pagninus, Montanus, Vatablus.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(29) Kings.This verse is a strong argument for referring the psalm either to the time of the rebuilding of the Temple, or its re-dedication after the pollution by Antiochus Epiphanes.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
29. From this to Psa 68:31 the effect upon the nations produced by this display of the majesty and grace of God in Israel is recorded, (comp. Psa 66:3,) but its full realization is only in the Redeemer and the triumphs of his gospel.
Thy temple at Jerusalem “Temple,” here, is to be understood of the tabernacle, as 1Sa 1:9; 2Sa 22:7; and note on Psa 65:4
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
Psa 68:29 Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee.
Ver. 29. Because of thy temple ] Or, out of thy temple at Jerusalem, q.d. strengthen us out of thy temple, out of the fulness that is in thy Son, thereby typified.
Shall kings bring presents unto thee
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Because of Thy temple. See note above.
at Jerusalem = unto Jerusalem (commencing a new line) shall kings bring presents, &c.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
Because: 1Ch 17:4-12, 1Ch 22:7-11, 1Ch 28:10-21, 1Ch 29:3, 2Ch 2:5, 2Ch 2:6, 2Ch 6:8, 2Ch 6:9
shall: Psa 72:10, Psa 72:11, Psa 76:11, 1Ki 10:10, 1Ki 10:24, 1Ki 10:25, 2Ch 32:33, Ezr 7:13-28, Neh 2:8, Isa 60:6-11, Isa 60:16, Isa 60:17
Reciprocal: Gen 43:11 – carry down 1Ki 4:21 – brought 1Ch 18:2 – brought gifts 2Ch 9:13 – the weight 2Ch 17:5 – presents 2Ch 32:23 – gifts Ezr 6:4 – the expenses Ezr 6:8 – the king’s Ezr 7:15 – the silver Isa 18:7 – shall the Isa 60:3 – kings Mic 4:1 – and people Mic 4:13 – I will consecrate Zec 2:11 – many Act 8:27 – and had
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psa 68:29. Because of thy temple at Jerusalem The tabernacle erected there by David, in which the ark was now placed; or rather, the temple which he foresaw would be built, and which he knew would be very magnificent, and of fame and glory throughout all countries, as he says, 1Ch 22:5; and such as would command esteem and reverence, even from the heathen princes and people, and that, not only for its most splendid and glorious structure, but especially for the wonderful works which the God of that temple would work in behalf of his people, and in answer to the prayers that should be made in that temple; of which see 1Ki 8:41-43. Shall kings bring presents unto thee Which was done in part in the times of Solomon and Hezekiah, and afterward by others; but more fully when the Lord Christ was come into his temple, according to Mal 3:1, and had built a better temple instead of it, even the Christian Church, to which it was foretold, in many prophecies of the Old Testament, that the kings and nations of the earth would flow in great abundance.
Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
68:29 {z} Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee.
(z) Declare out of your holy palace your power for the defence of your Church Jerusalem.