Deep Dive into Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged in One Volume - Psalm 2

Psalm 2 is characterized as an evangelical text, fundamentally dedicated to revealing the Messiah, our Savior, and establishing the nature and scope of his kingdom, contrasting with the preceding Psalm 1, which was moral and showed us our duty. This Psalm outlines a decisive struggle between the rule of the Lord's Anointed and the combined forces of worldly powers.

The ultimate authority of Christ’s kingdom rests on an eternal decree—a covenant between the Father and the Son concerning man’s redemption—and is confirmed by Christ’s title as the Son of God, demonstrated by His resurrection. His throne is established upon the holy hill of Zion, which is a type of the gospel church, and is set up in the hearts of all believers. From this royal seat, Christ’s government is promised to be universal, granting Him the heathen for His inheritance, and guaranteed to be victorious, with the power to crush those who oppose Him with a rod of iron.

The opposing force is a confederate entity that includes the kings of the earth, rulers, princes, and people, acting as the devil’s instruments and motivated by a rooted enmity to the Spirit of holiness. Their aim is to cast away the "bands of conscience" and the "cords of God’s commandments." God responds to their opposition by sitting in the heavens, ridiculing their attempts as a "vain thing," and preparing to punish them severely with His wrath.

The Psalmist’s purpose concludes with a direct exhortation to the adversaries, especially kings and judges, to submit. They must serve God with holy fear and "Kiss the Son." This act signifies agreement, adoration, sincere love, and allegiance to Christ’s government. Those who trust in Him are promised true happiness, whereas refusing to submit will be a great provocation, leading to the "utter destruction" of the proudest sinners.

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