George Leo Haydock

Make. Literally, “deceive him.” Hebrew, “will not turn from it,” the truth. (Berthier) — Thy. St. Cyprian and St. Hilary read, “my throne,” which belonged to the Lord, 1 Paralipomenon xxix. 23. (Calmet) — But it might also be styled David’s, as the promises were made to him. (Haydock) — Christ was born of the virgin’s womb, without having any man for his father. (St. Augustine) — This promise actually was fulfilled in Solomon, and in Christ, who would infallibly possess the throne, 2 Kings vii., and Acts ii. But Christ reigns over all. (Berthier) (Luke i. 32.) — St. Peter hence proves our Saviour’s resurrection, (Worthington) and power in the Church. (Haydock) — After the captivity, the royal power was not enjoyed by the family of David: which ought to have persuaded the Jews to acknowledge Christ and his eternal spiritual kingdom.