Psalm 24:2 NASB,NASB

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24:2

Psalms 24:2. For he hath founded it Justly have I said, that the earth is the Lord’s, for he made it, and laid the foundation of it, and that in a wonderful manner; upon the seas By the seas and floods he means the whole collection of waters, as well the sea and rivers running into it as that great abyss of waters which is contained in the bowels of the earth. This is here mentioned as an evidence of God’s wise and gracious providence, that he hath erected so vast a building upon so weak... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 24:1-10

Psalms 24:0 The triumphal entrySaul had taken little interest in the religious life of Israel. During his reign the ark of the covenant (or covenant box) remained in a country house in Kiriath-jearim. David set about correcting this state of affairs by restoring the ark, symbol of God’s presence, to its rightful place at the centre of the nation’s religious life. One of the greatest days of his life, therefore, was the day on which he brought the ark into Jerusalem (1 Samuel 7:1-2; 2 Samuel... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 24:2

founded, &c. Compare 2 Peter 3:5 .Psalms 136:6 . Genesis 1:1 . read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 24:2

2. Poetically represents the facts of Genesis 1:9. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 24:1-2

David affirmed Yahweh’s sovereignty over all things. He is over all because He created all. Paul appealed to this verse to support his doctrine that the Christian may eat anything, provided doing so does not cause someone else to stumble (1 Corinthians 10:26).The pagans viewed their gods as limited to certain regions and functions, but Yahweh is sovereign over all. Psalms 24:2 looks back to the creation of the world. The "rivers" (NASB) or "waters" (NIV) is a synonym for "seas." It probably... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 24:1-6

1. Ascent to the sanctuary 24:1-6 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 24:1-10

Psalms 24Only people characterized by righteous deeds and pure thoughts may enter the place where the glorious King of the Universe dwells.The occasion that inspired the composition of this psalm is unknown. However, in view of its content, many interpreters believe David may have written it when he brought the ark of the covenant into Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6). [Note: E.g., Delitzsch, 1:334.] Perhaps he wrote it when he returned from some victory in battle. [Note: Craigie, pp. 213-14.] During the... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 24:1-10

This Ps. is generally, and very appropriately, connected with the occasion when David brought up the ark from the house of Obededom to the tent prepared for it on Mt. Zion. It declares the universal sovereignty of God the Creator (Psalms 24:1-2), and describes the character of those who may approach His earthly dwelling (Psalms 24:3-6). Then there follows a twice-repeated scene, in which the gates of Jerusalem are summoned to open, that God, as represented by the ark, may enter; while the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 24:2

(2) Upon the seas.—For the idea of the earth resting on water, comp. Psalms 136:6; Proverbs 8:25-29. In Genesis the dry land emerges from the water, but is not said to be founded on it. In Job 26:7 the earth is said to be hung upon nothing. The idea of a water foundation for the earth naturally grew out of the phenomenon of springs, before it was scientifically explained. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 24:1-10

Psalms 24:0 These were the last words written by Columba after he had spent a long life of incessant Christian labour. He died in Iona on 9 June, a.d. 597. The narrative Adamnan gives of his closing hours, of his farewell words with his sorrow-stricken disciples, of his parting with his faithful old horse, which put its head on its master's breast as if aware of the event, reveals the deep tenderness and humanity of his nature. When the biographer has lingered lovingly on the little incidents... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24:2

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 24:1-10

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 24:2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 24:2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 24:1-2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 24:1-6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 24:1-10

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 24:1-10

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 24:2

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 24:1-10

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