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A Joyful Worship Procession
Commentators explain this verse paints a picture of a vibrant, organized procession celebrating God's victory. It wasn't a military march but a service of thanksgiving. The scene includes singers leading, followed by instrumentalists, all surrounded by women playing timbrels, showing a joyful, public, and communal form of worship in ancient Israel.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 68:25
18th Century
Theologian
The singers went before - That is, in the removal of the ark; in the solemn procession referred to in the previous verse. “In” that process…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 68:24–27
19th Century
Bishop
These hopes of national deliverance are kept alive in the worship of the sanctuary, which the poet now proceeds to describe. A solemn procession ad…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 68:23–35
19th Century
Preacher
The Psalm ends with an ascription of praise to God. So let our reading end, and our worship, and our lives: Blessed be God.
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John Calvin
On Psalms 68:25
16th Century
Theologian
The singers went before. It is evident that he is not now speaking of an army in battle array, but of a solemn assembly held for offering …
John Gill
On Psalms 68:25
17th Century
Pastor
The singers went before
The apostles and ministers of the word, the sweet singers of Israel, the charmers that charm so very w…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 68:22–28
17th Century
Minister
The victories with which God blessed David over the enemies of Israel are types of Christ's victory, for Himself and for all believers. Those who t…