Psalms 24:8

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 24:8 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Who is the King of glory? Jehovah strong and mighty, Jehovah mighty in battle.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Who is the King of glory? Jehovah strong and mighty, Jehovah mighty in battle.
Psalms 24:8 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
8Who is the King of glory? Jehovah strong and mighty, Jehovah mighty in battle.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Who [is] this King of glory? etc.] Which question is put by the church, or particular believers; not through ignorance, as the daughters of Jerusalem, (<220509>Song of Solomon 5:9); or the Pharisees, when Christ made his public entrance into Jerusalem, (<402110>Matthew 21:10); much less in pride and haughtiness, in scorn and derision, as Pharaoh, (<020501>Exodus 5:1); and the Capernaites, (<430642>John 6:42); but as wondering at the glories and excellencies of his person, and as desirous of knowing more of him. The answer to the question is, the Lord strong and mighty: he whose name alone is Jehovah; the most high in all the earth; the everlasting I AM; Jehovah our righteousness; the mighty…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The Lord - He is no ordinary person, no other than Jehovah, who hath given so many proofs of his almightiness, who hath subdued all his enemies, and is now returned in triumph. Psalms 24:9”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“The Lord strong: Psa 45:3-6, Psa 50:1, Psa 93:1; Isa 9:6, Isa 19:24-25, Isa 63:1-6; Col 2:15; Rev 6:2; Rev 19:11-21 Psalms 24:10”
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