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
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
congregations = assemblies. from. Supply the Ellipsis , "[Ye that are] from, or of, the fountain of Israel". fountain: i.e. the patriarch Abraham, or, Israel. Ginsburg suggests "the called of Israel". read more
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
Psalms 68:24. They have seen thy goings, O God— These words contain a sort of triumph, that this great work of translating the ark was now so happily accomplished. Thy people have seen thy goings—thy marches, O God; the procession stopping several times, and being performed in several sorts of periods, in proper succession one after another, for the ease of the carriers of the ark, and for performing some sacred rites, which were appointed on this occasion. 2 Samuel 6:13. 1 Chronicles 15:26.... read more
Psalms 68:25. The singers went before— This verse and the following give some description of the procession. The singers went before; for 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. After these came the players on instruments, lutes, and harps, which are played on by the fingers; and between both these, virgins playing on timbrels, and with their voices celebrating the praises of God. The next verse... read more
Psalms 68:26. Bless ye God in the congregations— i.e. "Let all the assemblies of his people, and all who join them, celebrate the wonderful works and praises of God; even the Lord (repeat the words bless ye) from the fountain of Israel;" i.e. all you who are of the posterity of Israel: Deuteronomy 11:28. It became them in an especial manner to bless God for the signal favours that he had bestowed upon them. See Hosea 13:0. read more
24-27. The triumphal procession, after the deliverance, is depicted. They have seen—impersonally, "There have been seen." the goings of my God—as leading the procession; the ark, the symbol of His presence, being in front. The various bands of music ( :-) follow, and all who are— read more
26. from—or literally, "of" the fountain of Israel—that is, lineal descendants of Jacob, are invited to unite in the doxology. Then by one of the nearest tribes, one of the most eminent, and two of the most remote, are represented the whole nation of Israel, passing forward ( :-). read more
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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