Psalms Chapter 98 Summary - Key Points & Themes

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Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done marvelous things! His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory. The LORD has made known His salvation; His righteousness He has revealed to the nations. Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth; break forth in song. Let the sea roar, the rivers clap, and the hills be joyful before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth.

Characters in This Chapter

David

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

Asaph

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

Moses

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

Places in This Chapter

Jerusalem

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

The Temple

Center of worship where many psalms were sung in liturgy

Position in Book

Book IChapters 1-41

Book IIChapters 42-72

Book IIIChapters 73-89

Book IVChapters 90-106

Anonymous and Mosaic psalms celebrating God's kingship and acts in history.

Book VChapters 107-150