Psalm 68

In this psalm, David intends to celebrate the victories he gained over his enemies through the blessing of God; however, in the opening verses, he praises the power and goodness of God generally, as seen in the governance of the world at large. From here, he shifts to consider what God has done in redeeming his chosen people, and the ongoing proofs of fatherly care He has shown to Abraham’s descendants. David then moves to the specific subject he has in mind, elaborating extensively and using the most exalted language to praise the remarkable display of Divine power that he, along with the entire nation, has experienced. Now that he has become king, he concludes that the Church has reached a stable condition, and that God, who seemed to have departed, will at last establish His throne, so to speak, in its midst and reign. This clearly indicates his intention to represent, in a typical manner, the glory of God to be revealed later in Christ.