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Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 149:1

PSALM 149A SONG CONCERNING THE CONQUEST OF CANAANThis psalm is allowed to be one of the most difficult in the Psalter; and the misunderstanding and abuse of it by the Catholic princes who brought on the Thirty Years War,[1] as well as abuses by the Protestant war-monger Thomas Munzer "who stirred up the `Peasants' War,"[2] have resulted in rejection and even enmity against this psalm. The facts noted here, "Have encouraged a hostile attitude toward Psalms 149 as though anything said in its... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 149:1

Psalms 149:0. The prophet exhorteth to praise God for his love to the church, and for that power which he hath given to it. THIS psalm appears to have been composed upon some signal victory, and some great exploits done by the Jews; and therefore probably relates to the times of David, when they made the greatest figure, and gained the most considerable victories. Psalms 149:1. A new song— St. Chrysostome commenting on this place gives us an account of the meaning of a new song, which,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 149:1

1. (Compare :-). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 149:2

2. God had signalized His relation as a sovereign, in restoring them to their land. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:1-3

1. A call to rejoice in the Lord 149:1-3The psalmist exhorted the Israelites to praise God enthusiastically and wholeheartedly. Their praise should be spontaneous and fresh, the connotations of a "new song" (cf. Psalms 33:3; Psalms 40:3; Psalms 96:1; Psalms 98:1; Psalms 144:9). They should also praise Him publicly, in company with the other godly (Heb. hasidim) in the nation, because He had done something new for them. He had restored them and given them hope of final eschatological victory... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:1-9

Psalms 149The unknown writer called on Israel to praise God, who saves the submissive and punishes the nations that oppose Him. Since this psalm shares the language and hope of the imprecatory psalms, many scholars consider it an eschatological hymn. [Note: E.g., Kidner, Psalms 73-150, p. 489; VanGemeren, p. 875; and L. Allen, pp. 319-20.] Like the previous psalm, this one also opens and closes with a call to worship: "Praise the LORD." read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:1-9

A song of praise to God who gives the victory, including vengeance on the enemies of Israel.4. Salvation] RM ’victory.’5. Upon their beds] even in the night-season. 9. The judgment] probably referring to the prophecies and Pss. concerning the destruction of the heathen: cp. Psalms 18:30-43; Psalms 83:10-13; Isaiah 45:14. This honour, etc.] better, ’This’ (the overthrow of their enemies) ’shall be an honour for all his saints.’ read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 149:1

(1) A new song.—See Psalms 33:3.The congregation.—Apparently the psalm puts us in the Maccabæan age, when the chasîdîm was become a regular title for the patriotic party. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 149:1-9

God's Inheritance in Saints Psalms 149:4 The Lord takes pleasure an 1 finds delight in those that run to do His bidding. I. The Lord cares nothing for the strength of a horse or for the rapidity with which a man's legs can carry him from place to place; but He loves to see a meek and humble believer trusting Him. That delight begins with the repentance and with the true sorrow for sin, the sorrow according to God. There is a godly element in sorrow. II. God is the highest and the holiest of... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 149:1-9

Psalms 149:1-9IN the preceding psalm Israel’s restoration was connected with the recognition by all creatures and especially by the kings of the earth and their people, of Jehovah’s glory. This psalm presents the converse thought, that the restored Israel becomes the executor of judgments on those who will not join in the praise which rings from Israel that it may be caught up by all. The two psalms are thus closely connected. The circumstances of the Restoration accord with the tone of both,... read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 149:1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 149:1

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 149:1

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 149:2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:1-3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 149:1-9

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 149:1-9

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 149:1

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 149:1-9

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 149:1-9

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