Psalms 99
Summary for Ps 99:1-9: Ps 99 a The psalmist calls the nations to worship the Lord, the king of the earth who rules from Zion.Summary for Ps 99:1-5: 99:1-5 b The Lord is the holy and righteous King (Isa 6:1-5 c). Mount Zion, the location of the Lord’s Temple, metaphorically stands as the highest point on earth (Ps 113:4 d; Isa 2:2 e; 6:1 f). From this summit, the Great King (Ps 47:2 g) can see, rule over, and receive praise from all nations and peoples. 99:1 h It is fitting to tremble and quake in response to the Lord’s holiness (see 96:9 i).
• The throne between the cherubim refers to the cover of the Ark of the Covenant (Exod 25:17-22 j).
99:4 k The qualities of the Lord’s rule include strength, justice, love, fairness, and righteousness (see 93:4 l; 97:2 m, 6-7 n, 12 o; 98:2-3 p, 9 q; 138:6 r).
Summary for Ps 99:6-8: 99:6-8 s God showed favor by responding to his people in the past, while holding sinners accountable. 99:6 t Moses and Samuel were great models and leaders who had prayed on behalf of the Lord’s people (Exod 32:31-32 u; 1 Sam 12:23 v).
99:7 w The Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron from the pillar of cloud (Exod 33:9 x; Num 12:5-6 y), and for a time, the people responded to the revelation.
Psalms 100
Summary for Ps 100:1-5: Ps 100 z This psalm calls all nations to come to Jerusalem to worship the Lord and acknowledge his goodness to Israel.100:3 aa The Lord is the one who determines who his people are.
• the sheep of his pasture: God will guide and protect his people (23:1 ab, 4 ac).
100:4 ad Gates and courts were part of the Temple in Jerusalem.
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