Psalms 29 - Introduction

A.M. 2987. B.C. 1017.

It is probable this Psalm was composed after some terrible storm of thunder, lightning, and rain; whereby God had discomfited David's enemies, and put them into such disorder that he easily got the victory over them, 2 Samuel 8. Hence he takes occasion to admonish them, and the potentates of the earth, especially those that ruled in the neighbouring countries, to submit themselves, and give glory to that glorious Majesty from whom the thunder came; and who can, with the greatest ease, strike a sudden terror into the hearts of his stoutest and most resolute opposers. David calls on the great to give glory to God, Psalms 29:1; Psalms 29:2. Shows how he manifests his power in thunder and lightning, Psalms 29:3. Speaks of his dominion over the world, and care over the church, Psalms 29:10; Psalms 29:11.