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Psalm Ps. 99. This is another hymn celebrating God’s kingship over all his creation. The focus is on his exalted holiness (vv. 3, 5, 9) and the amazing fact that he has made a way for his people to come into his presence without danger. Although the emphasis falls specifically on Israel, the element of universal hope for the Gentiles is also present (see vv. 2–3).
Ps. 99:1–5 The first section stresses the stunning majesty of God’s kingship. It also emphasizes the proper human response (let the peoples tremble; let them praise your great and awesome name; exalt the Lord; worship). This universal God has established his just and gracious rule in Jacob. Among his chosen people, the perfect kingship of God is supposed to be on display. The place of worship (the sanctuary) is God’s footstool (see 132:7; 1 Chron. 28:2). This is in keeping with the royal image, where God the universal sovereign is the acknowledged king over his people.
Ps. 99:4 The might of this king is directed entirely toward good and pure ends: he loves justice. He combines absolute might with absolute right.
Ps. 99:6–9 These verses explore the wonder of being God’s people, whom he actually welcomes into his presence. In mentioning Moses, Aaron, and Samuel, the psalm reminds its singers of how these men were God’s gifts to lead his people. Those who worship at his holy mountain can be sure that God has preserved his people through servants like these. He has called each of his people to a similar life of faith and obedience.
Ps. 99:8 God is a forgiving God, as he himself says in Ex. 34:7. His people, even the best of them (Moses, Aaron, and Samuel; Ps. 99:6), rely on this, not on their own moral excellence.
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