Psa 96:1-3 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 96:1-13: Ps 96 This psalm establishes the Lord’s universal kingship (see Ps 93 ) and prepares for the coming of the Lord to bring justice and righteousness into the world. The psalmist invites everyone to worship the Lord (96:1-3 ), the glorious Creator of all the earth (96:4-6 ), because worship is due to him alone (96:7-9 ). The universe joins in praise as the righteous Judge establishes a new order (96:10-13 ). • This psalm (along with 105:1-15 ; 106:1 , 47-48 ) is included in David’s song of praise recorded in 1 Chr 16:1-43 . 96:1 Three psalms open with the exhortation to sing a new song (Pss 96 , 98 , 149 ); the song celebrates the Lord’s universal kingship (see 33:3 ).

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‏ Psalms 96:1-3

Summary for Ps 96:1-13: Ps 96 ^a This psalm establishes the Lord’s universal kingship (see Ps 93 ^b) and prepares for the coming of the Lord to bring justice and righteousness into the world. The psalmist invites everyone to worship the Lord (96:1-3 ^c), the glorious Creator of all the earth (96:4-6 ^d), because worship is due to him alone (96:7-9 ^e). The universe joins in praise as the righteous Judge establishes a new order (96:10-13 ^f).

• This psalm (along with 105:1-15 ^g; 106:1 ^h, 47-48 ⁱ) is included in David’s song of praise recorded in 1 Chr 16:1-43 ^j. 96:1 ^k Three psalms open with the exhortation to sing a new song (Pss 96 ^l, 98 ^m, 149 ⁿ); the song celebrates the Lord’s universal kingship (see 33:3 ^o).