Psalm 89:27
βAlso I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.β
KJV
Read in Psalm 89Meaning
Firstborn language marks rank and privilege in the covenant order, not necessarily biological birth sequence.
The Davidic king and covenant promise
God's election, strengthening, father-son language, and enduring covenant with David are rehearsed.
Read carefully
The verse speaks of appointed royal status among kings.
Reflection
Read titles according to their literary and covenant function rather than woodenly.