Psalm 47

Another psalm recounting God's awesome power, but this time He is not simply recognized as Israel's King, but also as the King over all the earth. God is not some regional or national deity. I am reminded of Paul at Mars Hill, telling the people that the "unknown god" is actually the God of all.

The psalmist begins by showing us the King of the earth, moving back to remind us that this King is the God of Israel, then looking forward to a time when all nations will assemble before Him. God subdued the nations under Moses and Joshua. God chose the inheritance of the Israelites -- the Promised Land and the Promise itself. And someday He will be treated as King by all.