Psalms 47:1

PSALM XLVII

The Gentiles are invited to celebrate the praises of God as the

Sovereign of the world, 1, 2.

The Jews exalt in his kindness to them, 3, 4.

All then join to celebrate his Majesty, as reigning over the

heathen, and gathering the dispersed Jews and Gentiles together

into one Church, 5-9.

NOTES ON PSALM XLVII

The title, "A Psalm for the sons of Korah," has nothing remarkable in it. The Psalm was probably written about the same time with the preceding, and relates to the happy state of the Jews when returned to their own land. They renewed their praises and promises of obedience, and celebrate him for the deliverance they had received. See the introduction to the preceding Psalm. Psalms 46:1 In a spiritual sense, it appears to relate to the calling of the Gentiles to be made partakers of the blessings of the Gospel with the converted Jews.

Verse Psalms 47:1. O clap your hands, all ye people] Let both Jews and Gentiles magnify the Lord: the Jews, for being delivered from the Babylonish captivity; the Gentiles, for being called to enter into the glorious liberty of the children of God.