Psalms 45:15

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 45:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “With gladness and rejoicing shall they be led: They shall enter into the king`s palace.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

With gladness and rejoicing shall they be led: They shall enter into the king`s palace.
Psalms 45:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 45

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15With gladness and rejoicing shall they be led: They shall enter into the king`s palace.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“With, gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought, etc.] With joy unspeakable, and full of glory in themselves, because of what they shall be delivered from; from all outward troubles and afflictions; from all inward distresses, darkness, doubts, and fears; from sin, Satan, and all spiritual enemies; and because of what they shall enjoy, communion with God, angels and saints, the vision of God in Christ, conformity to him, perfect knowledge, complete holiness and happiness, and a glory both upon their souls and bodies: they shall also be brought with the joy of Christ’s faithful minister, who will rejoice in that day that they have not run nor laboured in vain; and with the joy of all the…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“shall they be brought--in solemn form (compare Job 10:19; Job 21:22). The entrance into the palace with great joy closes the scene. So shall the Church be finally brought to her Lord, and united amid the festivities of the holy beings in heaven.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought - They shall come forth, attending the bride, with music and songs; the procession will be one of hilarity and joy. They shall enter into the king’s palace - That is, Moving from the palace of the royal father of the bride, or from her home, they will enter the palace of her husband, her future home. If this is designed to refer to the church, it is a beautiful description of what will occur when the church redeemed shall enter heaven, the home - the palace - the glorious abode - of the great king its Saviour, and of the joy that will attend its triumphant admission into those everlasting abodes. Compare the notes at Revelation 21:0. return…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“With: Isa 35:10, Isa 51:11, Isa 55:12, Isa 55:13, Isa 60:19, Isa 60:20, Isa 61:10; Jde 1:24; Rev 7:15-17 they shall: Isa 56:5; Joh 14:3; Rev 3:12, Rev 3:21 Psalms 45:16”
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