Kings’ daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
Solomon's marriage to an Egyptian wife stands as the historical occasion, yet the psalm reaches far beyond: it teaches the faithful that Christ's kingdom surpasses any earthly reign in majesty, wealth, and extent. The true subject is the felicity of living under His government.
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Commenting on Psalm 45:1-17
King's daughters were among thy honourable women. Our Lord's courts lack not for courtiers, and those the fairest and noblest. Virgin souls are maids of honour to the court, the true lilies of heaven. The lowly and pure in heart are esteemed by the Lord Jesus as his most familiar friends, their place in his palace is not among the menials but near the throne.
We have here the royal bridegroom filling his throne with judgment and keeping his court with splendour. I. He here fills his throne with judgment. It is God the Father that says to the Son here, Thy throne, O God! is forever and ever, as appears Heb 1:8, Heb 1:9, where this is quoted to prove that he is God and has a more excellent name than the angels.
Commenting on Psalm 45:6-9