Psalms 96

Psalms 96:6

Jah - Is an abbreviation of the name Jehovah, which the Heathens pronounced Jao. Before him - Before the ark where he is present, as David is said to dance before the Lord, upon this occasion, 2 Samuel 6:14.

Psalms 96:7

Habitation - In heaven.

Psalms 96:8

Rebellious - Those who rebel against God.

Psalms 96:9

Wentest - In the cloudy pillar, as their captain leading them up out of Egypt.

Psalms 96:10

Dropped - Poured down great showers, which accompanied those mighty thunders.

Psalms 96:11

Weary - Dry and thirsty, and parched with excessive heat, and ready to faint for want of rain, Psal 63:1.

Psalms 96:12

Thy congregation - The people of Israel. It - This land for the use of thy people: which God did by designing it for them, and expelling the old inhabitants; by furnishing it with all sorts of provisions, and making it fruitful by his special blessing. Poor - Such thy really were, when God undertook the conduct of them into Canaan.

Psalms 96:13

Gave - He put this triumphant song into their mouths.