Psalms 24:10Who is this King of glory? Yahweh of Armies is the King of glory! Selah. By David.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. The final proclamation as God's presence enters the city. David declares that this King isn't just powerful — He commands heaven's armies. 'Selah' marks a musical pause for the truth to sink in.
The emotion here: overwhelmed by the magnitude of God's military power
The original word
tsaba'ot (צְבָאוֹת) — armies, hosts, military forces both earthly and heavenly
Why it matters
This is the first time in Psalms that God is called 'Yahweh of Armies' — a military title emphasizing His command over all forces
Read with care
What most readers miss in Psalms 24:10
'Selah' appears here — this truth is so overwhelming it requires a musical pause for reflection
Common misconceptionPeople think 'armies' just means God is strong, but it specifically refers to His command over angelic forces — literal spiritual armies at His disposal.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Psalms 24:10
Bible Genome reading
Psalms 24:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Psalms 24:10 comes from the book of Psalms, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to David. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is celebratory. It belongs to the psalm genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine majesty, God's power. Notable phrases: Yahweh of Armies; King of glory.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same worship
“Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one:”
— Deuteronomy 6:4
“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
— John 14:6
“Jesus said to them, "Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."”
— John 8:58
Your reflection
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