Psalm 89:44

ESV You have made his splendor to cease and cast his throne to the ground.
NIV You have put an end to his splendor and cast his throne to the ground.
NASB You have put an end to his splendor And cast his throne to the ground.
CSB You have made his splendor cease and have overturned his throne.
NLT You have ended his splendor and overturned his throne.
KJV Thou hast made his glory to cease, and cast his throne down to the ground.
NKJV You have made his glory cease, And cast his throne down to the ground.

What does Psalm 89:44 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 89, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 89:38–45 turns from a celebration of the Lord and His selection of David, taking on a dramatic, almost accusing tone. The psalmist suggests that God has abandoned the covenant, aided Israel's enemies, and shamed the people. The very kingship of Israel has been defiled and put to shame. No explicit incident is associated with this severe mourning. However, the conquest of Babylon (2 Kings 24:10–16) and a successful raid by Egypt (1 Kings 14:25–28) are possible matches.
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Chapter Summary
This psalm is not directly connected to other events in Scripture; it might be associated with the Babylonian captivity (2 Kings 24:10–16) or the Egyptian raid against Rehoboam (1 Kings 14:25–28). The psalmist begins by praising God for His loyal love. It applauds His covenant with David. However, this turns to grief over apparent defeats and humiliations. The psalm ends with a plea for the Lord to remember His promises and reverse Israel's fortunes.
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