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Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 97 - Introduction

XCVII.

Though in a very great measure a compilation from earlier writings (see Notes passim), this psalm, by more than one fine touch, proves itself the product not only of a thoughtful, but of a truly poetic mind. (Notice especially Psalms 97:2; Psalms 97:10, and see Notes.) The rhythm is regular.

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See also Psalms 97 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    The author of this psalm is unknown, and the occasion on which it was composed cannot be ascertained. Its structure is similar to that of the two preceding psalms, and it may have been written by the...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Once more the Psalmist celebrates Jehovah's recent manifestation of His sovereignty. In Psalms 96 the universality of His kingdom, here the judgement by which it has been manifested, is the prominent...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 seat (a-27) Or 'in the company.'...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 97 This psalm is ascribed to David by the Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, Syriac, Arabic, and Ethiopic versions. It is of the same argument, and upon the same subject, as the precedi...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2959. B.C. 1045._ The LXX. call this “A Psalm of David after his land was restored to him;” that is, as Bishop Patrick explains it, after he was made master of all those countries which God anc...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * The Lord Jesus reigns in power that cannot be resisted. (1-7) His care of his people, and his provision for them. (8-12)...

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