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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 96 - Introduction

* A call to all people to praise God. (1-9) God's government and judgment. (10-13)

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See also Psalms 96 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This psalm is similar in structure and design to Psalms 95:1. It is an exhortation to universal praise, and was doubtless designed to be used in public worship - in the service of the sanctuary. The p...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    This spirited Psalm opens the series of -coronation anthems" which are the response to the invitation of Psalms 95, and form a lyrical counterpart to the prophecies of Isaiah 40-66. Its occasion, as w...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 seat (a-27) Or 'in the company.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    XCVI. This “new song,” breathing indeed aspirations and hopes which were not wholly new to Israel, but ideal, and still waiting for their complete fulfilment, most probably dates, according to the con...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 96 This psalm was written by David, as appears from 1 Chronicles 16:7 to whom it is ascribed by the Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, and all the Oriental versions. This and part of Ps...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2959. B.C. 1045._ This Psalm is a part of that which was delivered to Asaph and his brethren, (see 1 Chronicles 16:7,) on occasion of bringing up the ark to the city of David, by which it appea...

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