Psalms 68:1-35 - Exposition

The psalm has been variously divided, but may best be considered as consisting of five portions:

1 . An introduction ( Psalms 68:1-6 ), in which God is praised on general grounds.

2 . Praise of God for his doings at Sinai and in the wilderness ( Psalms 68:7-10 ).

3 . Praise of God for the conquest of Canaan, and the series of victories terminating in the full establishment of David's rule ( Psalms 68:11-23 ).

4 . Praise of God in connection with his sanctuary ( Psalms 68:24-27 ).

5 . Prophetic announcement of future triumphs ( Psalms 68:28-35 ).