Psalm 68:24-25 ESV

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:25

The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after . In Assyrian musical processions the players on instruments precede the singers. Among them were the damsels playing with timbrels; rather, in the midst of the damsels, etc. The damsels are represented, not as intermixed with the (male) singers and players on instruments, but as encircling them. (On the use of "timbrels" (tambourines) by Israelite maidens, see Exodus 15:20 ; 11:34 .) 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 68:25

The singers went before - That is, in the removal of the ark; in the solemn procession referred to in the previous verse. “In” that procession those who sang preceded those who performed on instruments of music. Compare 1 Chronicles 13:8; 1 Chronicles 15:16. “The players on instruments followed after.” The different classes of performers would naturally be ranged together. In 1 Chronicles 13:8, the following instruments of music are mentioned as having been employed on a similar occasion, if... 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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 68:25-26

Psalms 68:25-26. The singers went before David had ordered the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren for singers, by lifting up the voice with joy, 1 Chronicles 15:16; the players on instruments followed after Of which see 2 Samuel 16:15; 1 Chronicles 13:8. Among them were the damsels According to the usage; playing on timbrels And with their voices celebrating the praises of God. Bless ye God in the congregation This verse contains what they sang on this occasion, in... 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 68:24

goings = progression, or procession. Compare 2Sa 6 ; 1 Chronicles 15:16-21 , where the order is given as in verses: Psalms 68:24 , Psalms 68:25 here. goings. Figure of speech Epizeuxis. in = into. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 68:25

went before. Compare 1 Chronicles 15:16-21 . followed after = behind. Among = between. damsels. Hebrew. 'dlamoth : i.e. the females of Psalms 68:11 . See App-65 . timbrels = drums. Hebrew. toph. See note on Exodus 15:20 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 68:24

THE PERSONNEL PARTICIPATING IN THE PROCESSION"They have seen thy goings, O God,Even the goings of my God, my King, into the sanctuary.The singers went before, the minstrels followed after,In the midst of the damsels playing with timbrels,Bless ye God in the congregations,Even the Lord, ye that are of the fountain of Israel.There is little Benjamin their ruler,The princes of Judah and their council,The princes of Zebulun,The princes of Naphtali.""Into the sanctuary" (Psalms 68:24). This was not... read more