Psalms 98 - Introduction

A.M. 2959. B.C. 1045.

Although the Hebrew title only terms this A Psalm, yet the LXX. denominate it A Psalm of David. And, as it contains several expressions similar to those which occur in Psalms 96., it is probable it was made by him. Bishop Patrick thinks that it was probably written upon occasion of some remarkable deliverance which God had lately granted to Israel, as an earnest of future blessings; especially of that great blessing, the coming of the Lord Christ, to give complete salvation to his people. We have here,

(1,) The glory of the Redeemer, Psalms 98:1.

(2,) The joy of the redeemed, Psalms 98:4.