_A.M. 2981. B.C. 1023._ This Psalm is thought by some to have been composed by David (though his name be not in the title) when he brought the ark, which was the token of God's presence, with them, either from Kirjath-jearim, with the most solemn pomp, and all sorts of music, 2 Samuel 6:5, or from... [ Continue Reading ]
_O clap your hands, all ye people_ All ye tribes of Israel, or, rather, all nations, not only Jews but Gentiles; for all of them would, or might have benefit, if not by the removal of the ark to mount Zion, or to the temple, yet by that which was represented thereby, the ascension of the Messiah int... [ Continue Reading ]
_He shall subdue the people under us_ Though this may be applied to the victories which God gave the Hebrews over the neighbouring people, yet the expressions are too magnificent to signify that only. To subdue _the nations_, seems to indicate something more than bringing a few neighbouring countrie... [ Continue Reading ]
_He shall choose our inheritance for us_ The Syriac, Arabic, and Latin, render the word יבחר, _jibchar_, here used, in the past time, _he hath chosen_, which, if understood of God's choosing Canaan for the Israelites, and placing them in it, is certainly more proper, being according to the matter of... [ Continue Reading ]
_God is gone up with a shout_ This is meant literally of the ark, wherein God was present, which went or was carried up to the hill of Zion, where the tabernacle was erected for it, and afterward to the hill of Moriah into the temple, which solemnities were accompanied with the shouts and acclamatio... [ Continue Reading ]
_Sing praises_, &c. These words are repeated four times in this verse, to show how vehemently desirous the psalmist was that God might have his due praise and glory: and of what great necessity and importance it was to men to perform this great, though much neglected duty; _unto our king_ For so he... [ Continue Reading ]
_God reigneth over the heathen_ Over all heathen nations. He is not only our King, and therefore we owe our homage to him, but he is _King of all the earth, Psalms 47:7_, and therefore in every place the incense of praise ought to be offered to him. God, as Creator, and the God of nature and provide... [ Continue Reading ]
_The princes of the people_ The heads of the tribes; _even the people of the God of Abraham_ With all the people that worship him, who promised to give this country unto Abraham; _are gathered together_ Are assembled at their solemn feasts, without any fear of invasion from their foreign neighbours;... [ Continue Reading ]