Kingdom of God
Psalm 99:1-9
David · ~1000 BC · Status: Future · Confidence: 60%
“The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved. The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.”
King James Version · the opening — all 9 verses are below
The LORD enthroned between the cherubim, applied to Christ's exaltation to the Father's right hand.
Read the whole passage — all 9 verses (KJV)
99:1The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.
99:2The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.
99:3Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.
99:4The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
99:5Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.
99:6Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them.
99:7He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, and the ordinance that he gave them.
99:8Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions.
99:9Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.
Fulfillment References
Hebrews 1:3 Revelation 7:9-11
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) Pentecostal'The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble... holy is he.' The thrice-holy King enthroned above the cherubim is the LORD — and the New Testament seats the Lord Jesus at God's right hand, the radiance of His glory (Heb. 1:3). The God who reigns in holiness and answers His people is God revealed in Christ; before Him every knee will bow.
JewishAn enthronement psalm exalting the LORD's holy, just kingship, enthroned upon the cherubim, who answered Moses, Aaron, and Samuel; a call to worship at His footstool.
CatholicThe holy reign of God, fulfilled in Christ enthroned; the threefold 'holy' read with the Sanctus and divine majesty.
ProtestantThe LORD's holy kingship, realized in Christ's reign at God's right hand (Heb. 1:3); worship of the holy God.
AcademicAn enthronement psalm with the threefold 'holy is he' refrain; its structure emphasizes the LORD's just and holy sovereignty.
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