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

Henry interprets Psalm 2 as an evangelical psalm changing from moral focus to a revelation of the Savior, describing the Messiah's kingdom. This kingdom, unlike David's, is divinely elected, faces critical hostility, and ultimately prevails. Henry repeats Psalm 2’s distinct applicability to Christ with verses like “Thou art my Son” and “Kiss the Son,” interpreted through New Testament references (Acts 4:24, 13:33, Hebrews 1:5). The psalm unveils in prophetic segments: predicting opposition to the Messiah's kingdom (verses 1-3), defining God’s response and the futility of rebellion (verses 4-5), affirming Christ's kingdom (verse 6), and promising its expansion and success (verses 8-9). The psalm concludes urging rulers to submit to Christ's kingdom (verses 10-12), underlining the essentiality of aligning with the gospel. Further, Henry presents the cosmic battle surrounding Christ's kingdom's installation, underscoring Satan’s fierce resistance due to the threat to his authority. This unexpected, intense antagonism emphasizes the divine origin of Christ’s kingdom and the infernal bases of its resistance. Adversaries to Christ include both rulers and the masses, uniting against Him in animated corruption and ancient enmity. Henry accentuates the spiritual dynamics, equating hostility to Christ with opposition to God, affirming their inseparable bond against rebellion. The Messiah, divinely established, faces resistance implanted in rejecting divine authority. Besides, Henry outlines the antagonism spiteful, politically motivated, resolute, and confederate aspects. Despite this, the hostility is ultimately futile. Henry asserts Christ's just, peaceful, unassailable kingdom, inspiring believers to trust in its enduring strength and triumph. He details God’s supreme authority, noting divine ridicule of human opposition and God’s serene assurance. Lastly, Henry focuses on divine justice, highlighting the serious distress for sinners rejecting Christ and the inevitable triumph of divine justice. The Messiah’s kingship, both by inheritance and agreement, is entrenched in an unchangeable, eternal decree from God the Father, indicating divine legitimacy and supremacy. Henry urges rulers and judges to submit to Christ, maintaining reverence and the fundamental of serving Him with holy fear and joy, pointing out the thorough joy and security found in trusting Christ.



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