John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 98:6
With trumpet and sound of cornet ,.... The Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, and Ethiopic versions, render it with ductile trumpets , such as were made of silver, as the two trumpets for the calling of the assembly, Numbers 10:2 to which the allusion seems to be here, called "asosra" by Josephus F3 Antique. Jud. l. 3. c. 12. sect. 6. according to the Hebrew language חצוצרות ; which he says were in length a little less than a cubit, but the pipe narrow, somewhat thicker than a flute,... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 98:4-9
The setting up of the kingdom of Christ is here represented as a matter of joy and praise. I. Let all the children of men rejoice in it, for they all have, or may have, benefit by it. Again and again we are here called upon by all ways and means possible to express our joy in it and give God praise for it: Make a joyful noise, as before, Ps. 95:1, 2. Make a loud noise, as those that are affected with those glad tidings and are desirous to affect others with them. Rejoice and sing praise, sing... read more