Though just 5 verses in length, Psalm 93 introduces an extensive theme for book 4 of the Psalter. This theme is the kingship and authority of Yahweh Himself. In the sequence of ideas unfolding in the central portion of the Psalms, this song of praise supplies reassuring perspective, and it does not stand alone. Whereas book 3 closes with an ominous note of lament occasioned by the unraveling of the Davidic kingdom in its political expression, book 4 introduces a mini hymnal of praise Psalms acknowledging the immovable and eternal kingdom and authority of the one true God. David's children may send Israel into exile and slavery under a greater nation, but if they ultimately swear allegiance to Yahweh, they are citizens of kingdom that will never by shaken. Psalms 93-100 all build on this theme. The universal lordship of Yahweh is proclaimed in our text today as a reality “from everlasting” (2). He is “Judge of the earth” (94:2). He is above ALL gods (95:3). He commands “sing to the Lord ALL the earth” (96:1). ALL peoples see His glory (97:6). ALL the ends of the earth have seen His salvation (98:3). He is exalted over ALL the peoples (99:2). And (Ps 100:) bids ALL the earth to make a joyful noise to the Lord. So much for the assumption that the ancient Hebrews entertained parochial and culturally informed notions of religion like their pagan neighbors. This slate of Psalms alone demonstrates that nothing could be further from the truth. We should also note that in this section of the Psalms (92-107) the hallowed name of God as covenant keeping, self-sufficient sovereign over all and particularly His people, is referenced from the first verse. Yahweh is the subject and occasion for these 16 consecutive songs as His name appears in the first stanza of each one...