Psalms 149

Psalms 149:1

The fourth of the concluding five Hallelujah Psalms, answering to NUMBERS. Compare verses: Psalms 149:5-9 with Numbers 24:17-24.

Praise ye THE LORD. Hebrew Hallelu-JAH. App-4.

the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.

congregation = assembly (in its military aspect).

saints = favoured ones, or beloved, Psalms 149:5.

Psalms 149:2

Israel. Compare the Structure.

children = sons.

Zion. See App-68.

Psalms 149:3

In the Hebrew this verse is an Introversion: them praise His name. the dance. the drum and harp. them sing praises unto Him.

name. See note on Psalms 20:1.

timbrel = drum. See note on Exodus 15:20.

Psalms 149:4

taketh pleasure. Compare Isaiah 54:7, Isaiah 54:8.

Psalms 149:5

in glory = “with [ascriptions of] glory”.

beds = couches.

Psalms 149:6

high praises = extollings.

GOD. Hebrew El. App-4.

Psalms 149:7

heathen = nations.

people = peoples.

Psalms 149:9

the judgment written. See Deuteronomy 32:40-43. Compare Isaiah 45:14. Ezekiel 25:14; Ezekiel 38and Ezekiel 39. Zechariah 14. The special reference is to Numbers 24:17-24.