Psalm 68:10 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 68:7-14

The psalmist here, having occasion to give God thanks for the great things he had done for him and his people of late, takes occasion thence to praise him for what he had done for their fathers in the days of old. Fresh mercies should put us in mind of former mercies and revive our grateful sense of them. Let it never be forgotten, I. That God himself was the guide of Israel through the wilderness; when he had brought them out of their chains he did not leave them in the dry land, but he... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 68:10

Thy congregation hath dwelt therein ,.... That is, in the Lord's inheritance, in the midst of his church and people. The word for "congregation" signifies "beasts" or "living creatures" F23 חיתך τα ζωα σου , Sept. "animalia tua", V. L. so Eth. Syr. Arab. & Cocceius; "pecus tuum", Musculus, and some in Vatablus. : some understand them of the Gentiles, who, before the Gospel came among them, were comparable to such; but, under the Gospel dispensation, being called and taken out... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:10

Thy congregation hath dwelt therein - חיתך chaiyathecha , thy living creature; τα ζωα , Septuagint; animalia, Vulgate; so all the Versions. Does not this refer to the quails that were brought to the camp of the Israelites, and dwelt, as it were, round about it? And was not this, with the manna and the refreshing rock, that goodness which God had provided for the poor - the needy Israelites? read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:1-35

The psalm has been variously divided, but may best be considered as consisting of five portions: 1 . An introduction ( Psalms 68:1-6 ), in which God is praised on general grounds. 2 . Praise of God for his doings at Sinai and in the wilderness ( Psalms 68:7-10 ). 3 . Praise of God for the conquest of Canaan, and the series of victories terminating in the full establishment of David's rule ( Psalms 68:11-23 ). 4 . Praise of God in connection with his sanctuary ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:1-35

The ark and Christ. It is said that "the testimony of [or, 'concerning'] Jesus is the spirit of prophecy" ( Revelation 19:10 ). This is specially true of this psalm, it might be called a song of the ark. As Moses spake of the setting forward and resting of the ark ( Numbers 10:35 , Numbers 10:36 ), so the psalmist sings of the glorious march of Messiah at the head of his Church—onward from victory to victory—to the final rest. We may bring out much of its spiritual significance by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:7-10

In the central portion of the psalm, from Psalms 68:7 to Psalms 68:28 , God is praised for his doings in connection with the history of Israel; and, first of all, in the present passage, for his doings at Sinai and in the wilderness. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:10

Thy congregation hath dwelt therein ; thy troop, or thy host (see 2 Samuel 23:11 , 2 Samuel 23:13 ). The word used ( חיּה ) is an unusual one. Thou, O God, hast prepared of thy goodness for the poor; or, thou, O God, didst in thy goodness make preparation for the poor . "The poor" are the Israelites, brought low by their sufferings in Egypt and the wilderness; the preparations those by which their conquest of Palestine was facilitated ( Exodus 25:28 ; Joshua 24:12 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 68:10

Thy congregation hath dwelt therein - In the land of promise; for the connection requires us to understand it in this manner. The idea of the writer all along pertains to that land, and to the mercy which God had shown to it. After showing by an historical reference what God had done for the people in the wilderness, he returns here, though without expressly mentioning it, to the land of promise, and to what God had done there for his people. The word tendered “congregation” - חיה châyâh -... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 68:10

Psalms 68:10. Thy congregation Thy people Israel, who are all united in one body, under thee their head and governor. It is true, the word חיה , chajab, here rendered congregation, primarily signifies life, living creature, or animal, and is often put for beast, and wild beast; but, as the best lexicographers observe, it also frequently means cœtus, or caterva, a company or troop of men, as in Psa 68:30 of this chapter, and 2 Samuel 23:13, compared with 1 Chronicles... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 68:1-35

Psalms 68:0 The God of IsraelThis magnificent hymn of praise and triumph was no doubt written for some special occasion. It may have been the occasion on which David brought the ark to Jerusalem (see introductory notes to Psalms 24:0), but its language makes the psalm suitable for much wider use.When God fights for his people, their enemies are as helpless before them as smoke before wind or wax before fire. Nothing can stop him as he rides out to do battle (1-4). God is on the side of the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 68:7-14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 68:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:1-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:1-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:7-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 68:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 68:10

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 68:1-35

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