Psalms 93

robed in majesty: The Lord stands victorious both before and after battle (see Psalm 45:3).

The everlasting Lord gloriously establishes his kingship (see Psalms 47, 99–100).

These psalms challenge the doubts created by the exile (see Psalm 89) and answer the questions asked in Psalm 90:11, 13. The Lord has established a kingdom (Psalm 93) that is characterized by:

• punishment of the wicked (Psalm 94),

• respectful obedience among his people (Psalm 95),

• justice for the poor (Psalm 96),

• celebration in Zion (Psalm 97),

• salvation for Israel (Psalm 98),

• holiness (Psalm 99), and

• praise (Psalm 100).

God’s victory over natural chaos gives the psalmist confidence that the Lord will also defeat his present enemies (compare Jeremiah 46:8; 47:2).

• Through his stable rule and royal laws, the Lord orders the world.

• Your house: The house from which God reigns might be the Lord’s heavenly palace or the earthly temple.