Matthew 22:2

“The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, etc.] The Gospel dispensation which had now taken place, the methods of divine grace in it, and the behaviour of men under it, may be fitly illustrated by the following simile, or parable; the design of which is to express the great love of God the Father, who is represented by this certain king, in espousing any of the children of men to his own son: as, that he a king, who is the King of kings, and Lord of Lords, should concern himself in this manner; and especially, that he should espouse such mean and unworthy creatures to his own, his only, and beloved son, his equal, and his heir: also, the view of it is to set forth the plenteous…”

“The kingdom of heaven - See the notes at Matthew 3:2. The idea here is, “God deals with man in his kingdom, or in regard to the dispensation of the gospel, as a certain king did,” etc. This parable refers, undoubtedly, to the rejection of the Jews and to the calling of the Gentiles. The gospel, with all its privileges, was offered to the Jewish people; but through their wickedness and pride they rejected it, and all its blessings were offered to the Gentiles and accepted. This is the general truth. Many circumstances are thrown in to fill out the narrative which cannot be particularly explained. A marriage for his son - Rather a “marriage-feast,” or a feast on the occasion of the marriage of…”

“A king, who made a marriage feast for his son - So did God, when he brought his first - begotten into the world. Matthew 22:3”

“22:2 The king represents God, whose son is Jesus (Gal 4:4; Heb 1:1-2). • The feast represents the Kingdom of the Messiah.”

“kingdom: Mat 13:24, Mat 13:31-33, Mat 13:44-47, Mat 25:1, Mat 25:14 which: Mat 25:1-13; Psa 45:10-16; Joh 3:29, Joh 3:30; Co2 11:2; Eph 5:24-32; Rev 19:7-9 Matthew 22:3”