Matthew Poole and continuators on Psalms 89:19

19 Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one , and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty , I have exalted one chosen out of the people .

i. e. Of old: for this Particle is sometimes put indefinitely. Or, Then when thou didst set David in the Throne.

Which then was the usual way by which God spake to the Prophets, Numb. 12. 6.

To thy holy Prophets; the singular number being put for the plural; especially to Samuel and Nathan; for part of the following message was delivered to the former, and part to the latter.

I have provided help and relief for my people which I have put into safe hands.

Upon a person of singular courage and wisdom and every way fit for so great a charge.

One whom I have pickt and chosen out of all the people, as the fittest for the Kingly Office, one enriched with eminent gifts and graces, &c.