Psalm 24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 24:10

Who is this King of glory? - See the notes at Psalms 24:8.The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory - On the meaning of the phrase, “the Lord of hosts,” see the notes at Isaiah 1:9. The essential idea is, that God rules over the universe of worlds considered as marshalled in order, or arrayed as hosts or armies are for battle. All are under His command. The stars in the sky, that seem to be marshalled and led forth in such perfect and beautiful order - the inhabitants of heaven in their... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24

A.M. 2987. B.C. 1017. This Psalm is generally thought to have been composed by David, upon that solemn occasion of bringing the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom, into the tabernacle which David had built for it, 2 Samuel 6:0 . Wherein he hath a further prospect to the temple, which he earnestly desired and intended to build. Moreover because the tabernacle, and temple, and ark, were manifest types of Christ, and of his church, and of the place and state of heavenly glory, David... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24:1

Psalms 24:1. The earth is the Lord’s The psalmist begins with a representation of God’s dominion over this world in general, and his providential presence in every part of it. After which follows a declaration of his special presence in his tabernacle. And the fulness thereof All the creatures are the Lord’s, and especially the inhabitants wherewith the earth is replenished. God’s general dominion over, and interest in, all persons and places, seem to be here premised and asserted, 1st,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24:2

Psalms 24:2. For he hath founded it Justly have I said, that the earth is the Lord’s, for he made it, and laid the foundation of it, and that in a wonderful manner; upon the seas By the seas and floods he means the whole collection of waters, as well the sea and rivers running into it as that great abyss of waters which is contained in the bowels of the earth. This is here mentioned as an evidence of God’s wise and gracious providence, that he hath erected so vast a building upon so weak... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24:3

Psalms 24:3. Who shall ascend, &c. Dr. Hammond infers from the composition of this Psalm, that it was intended to be sung by two companies or choirs, the one answering the other. To strengthen his conjecture that it was actually performed so, he observes, that upon very solemn occasions (and such this was) it was usual with the Jews to separate themselves, to divide into two companies, one standing on one side, and the other on the other. Thus, so long ago as Moses’s time, six tribes... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24:4

Psalms 24:4. He that hath clean hands Whose actions and conversation are holy and unblameable. It is here very observable that the character of a right and acceptable worshipper of God is not taken from his nation and relation to Abraham; nor from any or all of those costly and laborious rites and ceremonies of the law in which the generality of the Israelites placed their confidence, but from moral and spiritual duties, which most of them grossly neglected. And a pure heart Purged from... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24:5

Psalms 24:5. He shall receive the blessing from the Lord That is, the blessings which God hath promised to his people, namely, grace and glory, and all other good things, Psalms 84:11. He, and only he, shall be truly blessed. And righteousness The fruit or reward of his righteousness, the work being often put for the reward of it: or kindness, or mercy, and those benefits which flow therefrom. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24:6

Psalms 24:6. This is the generation of them that seek him The true progeny, which God regards, that make it their care and study to know him, and his mind and will, and to please and serve him. Whereby he reflects upon them who boasted of, and trusted in, their carnal descent from Abraham and the other patriarchs. That seek thy face, O Jacob That is, O God of Jacob, that seek thy grace and favour, often called God’s face. Such ought the people to be who seek the presence of God, and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24:7

Psalms 24:7. Lift up your heads, O ye gates The questions, Who shall ascend God’s hill, namely, to worship? and, Who shall stand in his holy place, to minister before and serve him? being answered, the psalmist proceeds to speak next of the introduction of the presence of him into that place whom they were to worship, namely, the great and glorious Jehovah. For what would it signify that they were prepared to worship, if HE whom they were to worship were not present to accept and bless... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24:8

Psalms 24:8 . Who is the King of glory? What is the cause of this imperious call? And why? Or, for whom must those gates be opened in so solemn and extraordinary a manner? The answer is, The Lord strong and mighty, &c. As if he had said, He is no ordinary person, no other than Jehovah, who hath given so many proofs of his almightiness, who hath subdued all his enemies, and is now returned in triumph. read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 24:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24:8

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