Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Alluding to God's promise to Jacob (Genesis 28:13). Out of the whole storehouse of the promises of God, only one is prominently brought forward, namely, that concerning the possession of Canaan [Psalms 105:11]. Everything revolves around this. The wonders and judgments have all for their ultimate design the fulfilment of this promise.
The covenant was often ratified.
word—answering to "covenant" [Psalms 105:9] in the parallel clause, namely, the word of promise, which, according to Psalms 105:10, He set forth for an inviolable law.
commanded—or, "ordained" (Psalms 68:28).
to a thousand generations—perpetually. A verbal allusion to Deuteronomy 7:9 (compare Exodus 20:6).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Psalms 105:11:
Deuteronomy 32:8-9
1 Chronicles 16:7
Psalms 105:10-11
Psalms 105:42-45
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