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Psalms 47:1 open_in_new
People] RV 'peoples.' So in Psalms 47:3; Psalms 47:9.
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Psalms 47:1-9 open_in_new
This Ps., though akin to Psalms 46, 48, is less definitely historical, and simply summons the earth to join in a chorus of praise to God as the victorious King, not only of Israel, but of all the nations of the world.
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Psalms 47:3 open_in_new
Shall subdue.. shall choose] RM 'subdueth.. chooseth..'
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Psalms 47:4 open_in_new
The excellency (or 'pride') of Jacob] the fair land of Israel.
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Psalms 47:5 open_in_new
Gone up] to heaven, in triumph after the battle: see Psalms 68:11.
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Psalms 47:7 open_in_new
With understanding] RM 'in a skilful psalm (Maschil).'
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Psalms 47:8 open_in_new
Reigneth.. sitteth] better, 'hath become king.. hath taken his seat.'
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Psalms 47:9 open_in_new
Even the people] RV 'To be the people'—the Gentiles actually becoming the people of the true God. Possibly the right reading is, 'together with the people'—the Gentiles joining with the Jews in homage to Jehovah.
Shields of the earth] the princes: see Psalms 89:18; Hosea 4:18 (RM).