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Psalms 99
Psalm 99:1-9. God‘s government is especially exercised in and for His Church, which should praise Him for His gracious dealings.
sitteth … cherubim — (compare 1 Samuel 4:4; Psalm 80:1).
tremble … be moved — inspired with fear by His judgments on the wicked.
name — perfections of justice, power, etc.
great and terrible name — producing dread (Deuteronomy 10:17), and to be praised by those over whom He is exalted (Psalm 97:9).
it is holy — or, “He is holy” (Psalm 99:5, Psalm 99:9; Isaiah 6:3).
To His wise and righteous government all nations should render honor.
king‘s … judgment — His power is combined with justice.
he is holy — (compare Psalm 22:3).
The experience of these servants of God is cited for encouragement.
among … priests, among … upon the Lord [and] He spake … pillar — may be referred to all three (compare Exodus 18:19; Leviticus 8:15; Deuteronomy 5:5; 1 Samuel 9:13).
cloudy pillar — the medium of divine intercourse (Exodus 33:9; Numbers 12:5). Obedience was united with worship. God answered them as intercessors for the people, who, though forgiven, were yet chastened (Exodus 32:10, Exodus 32:34).
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