This psalm proclaims the LORD's reign in language of awe, holiness, justice, and remembered covenant history. The peoples are called to tremble before the enthroned God whose greatness in Zion is above all nations, while worshipers are urged to praise his awesome name and bow at his footstool. The psalm then recalls Moses, Aaron, and Samuel as intercessors who called on the LORD and were answered, showing that the holy God was both forgiving and just. It ends by urging renewed exaltation of the LORD, because he is holy.
Psalm 99 is an enthronement psalm shaped by holiness. It presents God's kingship not only as power over the nations, but as righteous rule that hears prayer, disciplines sin, and draws his people into reverent worship.
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T1he LORD reigns; 2Great is the LORD in Zion; 3Let them praise Your great and awesome name — 4The mighty King loves justice. 5Exalt the LORD our God,
6Moses and Aaron were among His priests; 7He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; 8O LORD our God, You answered them. 9Exalt the LORD our God
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