John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 24:8
Who is this King of glory ?.... Which question is put by the church, or particular believers; not through ignorance, as the daughters of Jerusalem, Song of Solomon 5:9 ; or the Pharisees, when Christ made his public entrance into Jerusalem, Matthew 21:10 ; much less in pride and haughtiness, in scorn and derision, as Pharaoh, Exodus 5:1 ; and the Capernaites, John 6:42 ; but as wondering at the glories and excellencies of his person, and as desirous of knowing more of him. The... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 24:7-10
What is spoken once is spoken a second time in these verses; such repetitions are usual in songs, and have much beauty in them. Here is, 1. Entrance once and again demanded for the King of glory; the doors and gates are to be thrown open, thrown wide open, to give him admission, for behold he stands at the door and knocks, ready to come in. 2. Enquiry once and again made concerning this mighty prince, in whose name entrance is demanded: Who is this King of glory? As, when any knock at our... read more