Preventest him; or, didst prevent him; crowning him with manifold blessings, both more and sooner than he either desired or expected; surprising him with the gift of the kingdom, and with many happy successes. With the blessing of goodness, i. e. with excellent blessings. Or, with abundance (as this word both in Hebrew and Greek is sometimes used, as Psalms 84:6 Romans 15:29 2 Corinthians 9:5,6) of good. A crown of pure gold either,
1. In token of victory. Or rather,
2. As an ensign of royal majesty conferred upon him.