And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.
Following the assurance of the King’s desire for His bride and her call to worship Him (v.11), the psalm now shows the effect of His reign among the nations. The scene widens beyond the bride to those who come in honor and submission, acknowledging both the King and the dignity of His queen. What is described is not merely a wedding scene, but the outward honor that attends the King’s kingdom. This King is the Son (Hebrews 1:8-9; vv.6-7), and His rule draws the nations to Himself and to those joined unto Him.
“And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift.” Tyre was a wealthy and prominent city, known for riches, commerce, and influence (Ezekiel 27). In the literal scene, this represents a powerful foreign city sending tribute to honor the King and His bride. Such gifts were customary in royal settings, showing submission, respect, and recognition of superior authority. The presence of Tyre in this scene shows that the King’s glory is not confined to his own land, but acknowledged abroad.
In the greater fulfillment, Tyre stands for the Gentile powers of the world. That she comes with a gift shows that even those once far off are brought to acknowledge Christ’s dominion. The prophets spoke of this: “And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising” (Isaiah 60:3), and again, “the kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents” (Psalm 72:10). Thus, the kingdom of Christ extends beyond Israel unto all nations, and the wealth and honor of the world are brought into subjection to Him.
“Even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.” The rich, who often trust in their wealth and power, are here seen in a different posture. To intreat is to seek earnestly, to request favor with humility. In the literal picture, men of means and influence seek goodwill from the queen, recognizing her place beside the King. They do not come as equals, but as those desiring acceptance and blessing.
This shows that the honor given to the King extends to His bride. Those who recognize His rule also acknowledge those joined unto Him. In the greater fulfillment, men of the world have often sought the goodwill and prayers of God’s people, not because the church is the source of blessing, but because the King’s favor rests upon her. As the prophet declares, “We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you” (Zechariah 8:23).
This also demonstrates the humbling of worldly pride. Those who once stood high in their own estimation are brought low to seek favor. As it is written of Judah of old, “the lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down” (Isaiah 2:11). Thus, Christ’s kingdom not only gathers the lowly but also subdues the great, bringing all into recognition of His rule.
This verse does not describe the eternal purpose of salvation, but the outward effect of Christ’s kingdom in the earth. Where His rule is known, even the nations and their leaders are influenced, restrained, and often moved to honor His people. This has been seen in many generations, where rulers and wealthy men have supported, protected, or sought favor from those who belong to Christ, acknowledging that God is with them.
This verse sets forth the honor given to Christ’s kingdom in the earth, as even the great and wealthy among the nations acknowledge His rule and seek favor toward His people. Therefore, let the heart be humbled that such honor should fall upon those joined to Christ, the tongue declare His dominion among all nations, and the ear attend carefully to His word, walking worthy of such favor. As the psalmist declares, “The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life” (Psalm 128:5), and our Lord teaches, “Take heed what ye hear” (Mark 4:24).
And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.
Following the assurance of the King’s desire for His bride and her call to worship Him (v.11), the psalm now shows the effect of His reign among the nations. The scene widens beyond the bride to those who come in honor and submission, acknowledging both the King and the dignity of His queen. What is described is not merely a wedding scene, but the outward honor that attends the King’s kingdom. This King is the Son (Hebrews 1:8-9; vv.6-7), and His rule draws the nations to Himself and to those joined unto Him.
“And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift.” Tyre was a wealthy and prominent city, known for riches, commerce, and influence (Ezekiel 27). In the literal scene, this represents a powerful foreign city sending tribute to honor the King and His bride. Such gifts were customary in royal settings, showing submission, respect, and recognition of superior authority. The presence of Tyre in this scene shows that the King’s glory is not confined to his own land, but acknowledged abroad.
In the greater fulfillment, Tyre stands for the Gentile powers of the world. That she comes with a gift shows that even those once far off are brought to acknowledge Christ’s dominion. The prophets spoke of this: “And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising” (Isaiah 60:3), and again, “the kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents” (Psalm 72:10). Thus, the kingdom of Christ extends beyond Israel unto all nations, and the wealth and honor of the world are brought into subjection to Him.
“Even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.” The rich, who often trust in their wealth and power, are here seen in a different posture. To intreat is to seek earnestly, to request favor with humility. In the literal picture, men of means and influence seek goodwill from the queen, recognizing her place beside the King. They do not come as equals, but as those desiring acceptance and blessing.
This shows that the honor given to the King extends to His bride. Those who recognize His rule also acknowledge those joined unto Him. In the greater fulfillment, men of the world have often sought the goodwill and prayers of God’s people, not because the church is the source of blessing, but because the King’s favor rests upon her. As the prophet declares, “We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you” (Zechariah 8:23).
This also demonstrates the humbling of worldly pride. Those who once stood high in their own estimation are brought low to seek favor. As it is written of Judah of old, “the lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down” (Isaiah 2:11). Thus, Christ’s kingdom not only gathers the lowly but also subdues the great, bringing all into recognition of His rule.
This verse does not describe the eternal purpose of salvation, but the outward effect of Christ’s kingdom in the earth. Where His rule is known, even the nations and their leaders are influenced, restrained, and often moved to honor His people. This has been seen in many generations, where rulers and wealthy men have supported, protected, or sought favor from those who belong to Christ, acknowledging that God is with them.
This verse sets forth the honor given to Christ’s kingdom in the earth, as even the great and wealthy among the nations acknowledge His rule and seek favor toward His people. Therefore, let the heart be humbled that such honor should fall upon those joined to Christ, the tongue declare His dominion among all nations, and the ear attend carefully to His word, walking worthy of such favor. As the psalmist declares, “The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life” (Psalm 128:5), and our Lord teaches, “Take heed what ye hear” (Mark 4:24).