Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 9. They that dwell in the wilderness ] The µyyx tsiyim, termed Ethiopians by the Vulgate, Septuagint, AEthiopic, and Arabic. The Syriac terms them the islands. But it is likely that those who dwell by the sea-coasts, and support themselves by navigation and fishing, are here intended.
His enemies shall lick the dust. ] Shall be so completely subdued, that they shall be reduced to the most abject state of vassalage, till they shall become proselytes to the Jewish faith.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 2-17 - This is a prophecy of the kingdom of Christ; many passages in it cannot be applied to the reign of Solomon. There were righteousness and peac at first in the administration of his government; but, before the en of his reign, there were troubles and unrighteousness. The kingdom her spoken of is to last as long as the sun, but Solomon's was soon at a end. Even the Jewish expositors understood it of the kingdom of the Messiah. Observe many great and precious promises here made, which wer to have full accomplishment only in the kingdom of Christ. As far a his kingdom is set up, discord and contentions cease, in families churches, and nations. The law of Christ, written in the heart disposes men to be honest and just, and to render to all their due; i likewise disposes men to live in love, and so produces abundance of peace. Holiness and love shall be lasting in Christ's kingdom. Throug all the changes of the world, and all the changes of life, Christ' kingdom will support itself. And he shall, by the graces and comfort of his Spirit, come down like rain upon the mown grass; not on that cu down, but that which is left growing, that it may spring again. Hi gospel has been, or shall be, preached to all nations. Though he need not the services of any, yet he must be served with the best. Thos that have the wealth of this world, must serve Christ with it, do goo with it. Prayer shall be made through him, or for his sake; whatever we ask of the Father, should be in his name. Praises shall be offered to him: we are under the highest obligations to him. Christ only shall be feared throughout all generations. To the end of time, and to eternity his name shall be praised. All nations shall call HIM blessed.
Original Hebrew לפניו6440 יכרעו3766 ציים6728 ואיביו341 עפר6083 ילחכו׃3897
