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Psalms 47 - Summary

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Clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph! For the LORD Most High is awesome, a great King over all the earth. God has ascended with a shout; the LORD with the sound of a trumpet. Sing praises to our King! God reigns over the nations; God sits on His holy throne.

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Characters in This Chapter

David
David

Primary author of the Psalms, writing about half of the collection

Asaph
Asaph

Levitical musician who wrote twelve psalms about suffering and God's justice

Moses
Moses

Author of Psalm 90, reflecting on God's eternity and human frailty

Places in This Chapter

Jerusalem
Jerusalem

City of God, site of the temple, focus of pilgrimage psalms

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The Temple
The Temple

Center of worship where many psalms were sung in liturgy

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Position in Book

Book IChapters 1-41
Book IIChapters 42-72

Psalms of David and the Sons of Korah, including laments, royal psalms, and praise.

Book IIIChapters 73-89
Book IVChapters 90-106
Book VChapters 107-150