Psalms 149:2 - Exposition

Let Israel rejoice in him that made him ; or, "in his Maker" (comp. Psalms 95:6 ). This ground of thankfulness Israel possesses in common with all the rest of mankind; but he has also another exclusive ground— let the children of Zion be joyful in their King (comp. 8:23 ; 1 Samuel 8:7 ; 1 Samuel 10:19 ; 1 Samuel 12:12 , etc.). God, by covenant with Israel, had constituted himself in an especial way their King ( Hosea 13:10 ).