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A Chorus of Victory
Scholars explain that this verse refers to an ancient Israelite custom. After God granted a military victory (the 'word'), a great company of women would celebrate and announce the good news with songs and dances, similar to Miriam in Exodus 15 or the women who celebrated David's triumph in 1 Samuel 18. This public celebration gave all the glory to God for the success.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 68:11
18th Century
Theologian
The Lord gave the word - The command, or the order. It is not certain to what the psalmist here refers: whether to a particular occasion the…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 68:11
19th Century
Bishop
The Lord gave ... —Literally, The Lord gives a word. Of the women who bring the news, the host is great. The Hebrew for <…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 68:11
19th Century
Preacher
The Lord–
Or, Adonai–
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John Calvin
On Psalms 68:11
16th Century
Theologian
The Lord shall give the word, etc. David now refers to the victories by which God had remarkably displayed His power on behalf of His peop…
John Gill
On Psalms 68:11
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord gave the word
The word of the Gospel to his apostles. He committed the word of reconciliation to them; he i…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 68:7–14
17th Century
Minister
Fresh mercies should remind us of former mercies. If God brings His people into a wilderness, He will be sure to go before them in it and to bring …