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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 68:22-31

In these verses we have three things:? I. The gracious promise which God makes of the redemption of his people, and their victory over his and their enemies (Ps. 68:22, 23): The Lord said, in his own gracious purpose and promise, ?I will do great things for my people, as the God of their salvation,? Ps. 68:20. God will not fail the expectations of those who by faith take him for their God. It is promised, 1. That he will set them in safety from their danger, as he had done formerly: ?I will... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 68:24

They have seen thy goings, O God ,.... In saving his people, and destroying his enemies; even the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary ; the walk and conversation of Christ, when he was made flesh, and dwelt among men; his manner of life and deportment; his works and miracles, his sufferings, death, and resurrection from the dead; all which his apostles were eyewitnesses of; as also his going up to heaven, which was visible to angels and men; likewise his progress and victorious... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:24

They have seen thy goings - These kings of the Amorites have seen thy terrible majesty in their discomfiture, and the slaughter of their subjects. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:24

Verse 24 24.They have seen thy goings, O God! This verse may refer to processions of a warlike kind, or to such as are made in times of peace by those who give thanks for victory. It is customary for the people of God, on occasions of the latter description, to go forth and present peace-offerings in the temple. This has led some to understand by the goings of God, (46) the crowds of his people when they proceed to the temple. But I am disposed to think that God himself is here represented as a... 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 68:24

They have seen thy goings, O God; i . e . men have seen—friends and foes alike—even the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary . God is at once both Israel's God and Israel's King. The monarchy has not wholly destroyed the theocracy. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:24-27

Again we find a transition. The conquest of Canaan is complete—God is gone up into his sanctuary. The nations are led captive or put to tribute Rebels are crushed; the last remnants of them sought out, brought back, and delivered into the hands of Israel. Now we have a description of God's "goings in the sanctuary" ( Psalms 68:24 ). Some critics suppose a particular occasion to be pointed at; but the expression "goings" rather indicates something habitual, or, at any rate, recurring. God is... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 68:24

They have seen thy goings, O God - That is, the lookers on in the solemn procession referred to in Psalms 68:25; or, in other words, Thy goings have been attended by pomp and magnificence, and have been witnessed by multitudes. The word “goings” here refers to the solemn triumphal processions which celebrated the victories achieved by God.Even the goings of my God, my King - The psalmist here speaks of God as “his” God and “his” King. The idea seems to have suddenly crossed his mind that this... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 68:24

Psalms 68:24 . They, &c. When the ark was safely deposited, the sacrifices offered, the solemnity well nigh concluded, and the whole assembly about to return back, Dr. Chandler supposes the singers struck up and joined in the remaining part of this noble anthem. They have seen Men saw and observed, thy goings, O God The procession of the ark to Zion, the solemnity whereof is particularly described in the following verses. The word, goings, הליכותיךְ , halichotheicha, means, thy... read more

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