But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?
Ver. 13. Sit on my right hand] As mine equal in honour and power. It seems to be a metaphor from some king, who, having an only begotten, lets him in the throne as heir and successor to reign with him, and use right of dominion over all as partner in the empire. Thus David dealt by Solomon, Vespasian by Titus, and our Henry II by his eldest son Henry, whom he crowned while he was yet alive; though afterwards he suffered him not to be what himself had made him.
Until I make thine enemies, &c.] Till the mystery of man's redemption be finished, death the last enemy destroyed, 1 Corinthians 15:26, the saints perfected and placed at his right hand, Matthew 25:33; Revelation 3:21; Psalms 45:1,17 .