Psalms 89:12. Tabor and Hermon— These two famous mountains of Judea, the first on the west, and the second on the east of it, are here put for the eastern and western quarters of the world. Shall rejoice in thy name, is a figurative and poetical expression, signifying, "They shall afford matter for thy praise, who enrichest them by thy bountiful providence." We may render it, The east and the west. read more
12. rejoice in thy name—praise Thy perfections by their very existence. read more
Psalms 89The writer of this royal psalm was Ethan, another wise Levitical musician in David’s service (1 Kings 4:31; 1 Chronicles 15:17-18). The occasion of writing is unclear. Judging from the content of the psalm it appears to have been a time after David had suffered defeat and some severe affliction.Ethan interceded for the king, claiming the Davidic Covenant promises (cf. 2 Samuel 7:5-16; 1 Chronicles 17). Why was God afflicting David so severely since He had promised to bless him so... read more
These verses exalt the uniqueness of Yahweh. Ethan praised Him for His attributes (Psalms 89:5-8) and works (Psalms 89:9-14). Outstanding among His attributes are His faithfulness and His might. The "holy ones" (Psalms 89:7) are the angels. The works he cited were subduing the flood, defeating Egypt (Rahab, cf. Psalms 87:4) at the Exodus, and creating the heavens and earth. He personified Mt. Tabor and Mt. Hermon rejoicing in God’s great power."Tabor and Hermon are possibly paired as works of... read more
2. The character of God 89:5-18 read more
We have here another national and historical Ps., written when the Jewish kingdom and its king had fallen very low before their enemies, contrasting the promises made to David with their seeming lack of fulfilment in the course of events, and appealing to God to vindicate His faithfulness. Psalms 89:1-4 are introductory, announcing the Psalmist’s purpose of praising God, and recalling the covenant made with David. The following vv. celebrate God’s glory among His heavenly hosts (Psalms 89:5-7),... read more
(8-13) Not only is God incomparable in heaven, He is also the only mighty and lofty one in nature or history. read more
(12) Tabor and Hermon.—Introduced not only as standing roughly for west and east, but for their prominence and importance in the landscape. (Comp. Hosea 5:1.)Shall rejoice.—Better, sing for joy. read more
Psalms 89:15 In these words David speaks of the blessedness of the people that know the joyful sound. Although year by year the sound of the trumpet brightened the hearts of God's chosen people, yet there was one year in which that sound brought them exceeding joy. It was the year of jubilee when on the day of atonement, when all the solemn services of that day were over, there was brought to the suffering and to the poor great joy. At the sound of that trumpet every slave was set free. Yet the... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 89:12
Tabor and Hermon. West and east of the Holy Land; and, with north and south, completing the four points of the compass. read more