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29:title–11 This praise psalm seems to draw on Canaanite poetry in which Baal, the Canaanite god of the skies, battles against the sea god Yam, who represents chaos (compare note on 18:7–19). The psalmist uses this mythology to proclaim Yahweh’s glory and strength over other gods. He begins his psalm with a call to praise Yahweh (vv. 1–2). He praises Yahweh’s voice as he describes its power (vv. 3–9). Finally, he recognizes Yahweh as the enthroned king and petitions Him to strengthen and bless His people (vv. 10–11).
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29:title A psalm of David See note on 3:title.
29:1 O sons of God See note on Gen 6:2. Compare Job 38:7 and note.
Deuteronomy 32:8 and the Sons of God
29:2 the glory due his name The psalmist encourages his audience to give Yahweh the glory He is due. In the psalms, Yahweh often acts to save or deliver for His name’s sake. See Ps 23:3 and note.
The Name of Yahweh EBC Ps—So
29:3–9 This section focuses on the Hebrew idea of qol yhwh (literally the “voice of Yahweh”). The psalmist repeats the phrase seven times—a number symbolic of completeness (see note on Job 1:2)—to portray God’s power and glory.
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29:3 the God of glory thunders Thunder often appears as a symbol or manifestation of God’s voice (Ps 18:13; Job 37:2). God’s voice is also closely related to His commandments. Obeying God’s voice means serving and being faithful to His covenant (Josh 24:24; 2 Kgs 18:12; Jer 26:13).
29:5 Lebanon An area known for its mighty cedar trees (1 Kgs 4:33). See note on Isa 14:8.
29:6 Sirion Another name
for Mount Hermon (Deut 3:9). Mount Hermon marked the northern boundary of Joshua’s conquest (Josh 11:17). Both Sirion and Lebanon are mentioned in Canaanite Baal poetry (see note on Ps 29:title–11).
CTA 4:6:18–21 CML:T
Hermon, Mount BEB
29:8 Kadesh Several events during Israel’s desert wanderings occurred at Kadesh, located on the southern border of Israel (Num 13–14; 20:1–21).
Kadesh NBD
Kadesh EDB
29:10 flood The Hebrew word used here, mabbul, is only used elsewhere to describe the flood in Genesis (Gen 6:17). Here, it emphasizes Yahweh’s power over even the most destructive forces of nature (see note on Ps 29:title–11).
sits as king forever Unlike earthly kings, Yahweh’s rule is eternal.
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