Clarke's Bible Commentary - Psalms 88:19
Verse 19. Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one ] Instead of ûdysj chasidecha, "thy holy one," ûydysj chasideycha, "thy holy ones," is the reading of sisty-three of Kennicott's and seventy-one of Deuteronomy Rossi's MSS., and a great number of editions besides. If we take it in the singular, it most probably means Samuel, and refers to the revelation God gave to him relative to his appointment of David to be king in the stead of Saul. If we take it in the plural, it may mean not only Samuel, but also Nathan and Gad.
For what God revealed to Samuel relative to David, see 2 Samuel vii. 5, &c.; 1 Chron. xi. 2, 3; and for what he said to Nathan on the same subject, see 1 Chron. xvii. 3, 7-15. All the Versions have the word in the plural.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 19-37 - The Lord anointed David with the holy oil, not only as an emblem of the graces and gifts he received, but as a type of Christ, the King Priest and Prophet, anointed with the Holy Ghost without measure. David afte his anointing, was persecuted, but none could gain advantage agains him. Yet all this was a faint shadow of the Redeemer's sufferings deliverance, glory, and authority, in whom alone these predictions an promises are fully brought to pass. He is the mighty God. This is the Redeemer appointed for us, who alone is able to complete the work of our salvation. Let us seek an interest in these blessings, by the witness of the Holy Spirit in our hearts. As the Lord corrected the posterity of David for their transgressions, so his people shall be corrected for their sins. Yet it is but a rod, not a sword; it is to correct, not to destroy. It is a rod in the hand of God, who is wise and knows what he does; gracious, and will do what is best. It is a ro which they shall never feel, but when there is need. As the sun an moon remain in heaven, whatever changes there seem to be in them, an again appear in due season; so the covenant of grace made in Christ whatever alteration seems to come to it, should not be questioned.
Original Hebrew
אז 227 דברת 1696 בחזון 2377 לחסידיך 2623 ותאמר 559 שׁויתי 7737 עזר 5828 על 5921 גבור 1368 הרימותי 7311 בחור 970 מעם׃ 5971
