Luke 1:52

“He hath put down the mighty from their seats, etc.] As mighty kings and emperors from their thrones, as he often does, in the course of his providence; setting up one, and putting down another: or the mighty angels, from their seats of bliss and happiness in heaven; who rebelling against God, opposing the incarnation of Christ, taking it ill, that the human nature should be advanced above theirs, were cast down to hell; and are reserved in chains of darkness, to the judgment of the great day: or this may have respect to the putting down the monarchies and kingdoms of this world, by the kingdom of the Messiah to be set up; which, though at first was mean and despicable, like a stone cut out…”

“Hath put down the mighty - The “mighty” here denotes princes, kings, or conquerors. See Isaiah 14:12-14. Their seats - Their “thrones,” or the places where they sat in pomp and power. Exalted them - Raised them up, or placed them in the seats of those who had been removed. Low degree - Low or humble birth and condition in life. This probably has reference to the case of her ancestor David. Mary was celebrating the mercies of God to herself, to her family, and of course to her ancestors. It was natural to allude to that great event in their history when Saul was overcome in battle, and when David was taken from the sheepfold and placed on the throne. The origin of illustrious families is…”

“He hath put down the mighty - Both angels and men. Luke 1:54”

“put: Luk 18:14; Sa1 2:4, Sa1 2:6-8; Job 5:11-13, Job 34:24-28; Psa 107:40, Psa 107:41, Psa 113:6-8; Ecc 4:14; Eze 17:24; Amo 9:11; Mar 6:3; Jam 1:9, Jam 1:10, Jam 4:10 Luke 1:53”