Psalms 99 · Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
PSALM 99 Psa 99:1-9 . God's government is especially exercised in and for His Church, which should praise Him for His gracious dealings. 1. sitteth ... cherubim-- (compare 1Sa 4:4 ; Psa 80:1 ). tremble ... be moved-- inspired with fear by His judgments on the wicked.
2. great in Zion-- where He dwells ( Psa 9:11 ).
3. thy ... name-- perfections of justice, power, &c. great and terrible name-- producing dread ( De 10:17 ), and to be praised by those over whom He is exalted ( Psa 97:9 ). it is holy-- or, "He is holy" ( Psa 99:5 , 9 ; Is 6:3 ).
4-5. To His wise and righteous government all nations should render honor. king's ... judgment-- His power is combined with justice. he is holy-- (compare Psa 22:3 ).
6-8. The experience of these servants of God is cited for encouragement. among ... priests, among ... upon the Lord [and] He spake ... pillar-- may be referred to all three (compare Ex 18:19 ; Le 8:15 ; De 5:5 ; 1Sa 9:13 ).