2 Samuel 23:4

“And [he shall be] as the light of the morning, [when] the sun riseth, [even] a morning without clouds, etc.] That is, such a ruler that rules in righteousness, and in the fear of God; he is the light and glory of his people, who guides and directs them, makes them cheerful and comfortable; his administrations are pleasant and delightful, and promise a growing and increasing happiness to them, like the morning light and rising sun; and there are no clouds, nor forebodings of dark times, affliction and distress, coming upon them, but all the reverse: and with Christ these metaphors well suit, who is the true light that shines, (<430109>John 1:9); the morning star, (<662216>Revelation 22:16);…”

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“Shall be - These words are a farther description of the king's duty, which is not only to rule with justice and piety, but also with sweetness, and gentleness, and condescension to the infirmities of his people; to render his government as acceptable to them, as is the sun - shine in a clear morning, or the tender grass which springs out of the earth by the warm beams of the sun after the rain. 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 23:5”

“as the light: Jdg 5:31; Psa 89:36, Psa 110:3; Pro 4:18; Isa 60:1, Isa 60:3, Isa 60:18-20; Hos 6:5; Mal 4:2; Luk 1:78, Luk 1:79; Joh 1:7 morning: Hos 6:3 tender: Deu 32:2; Psa 72:6; Isa 4:2; Mic 5:7 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 23:5”