Song. Hebrew. shir. It was written originally for use at the going up of the Ark to Zion 951, BC, a Sabbatical year (2Sa 6and 1Ch 15; see note on Title of Psa 24); but, as it celebrates, among other things, the deliverance from Egypt, it was afterward appointed for public use at the Feast of the Passover. See notes on the sub-scription, and compare Psa_68:1 and Psa_68:4.
Let God arise. The Divine formula at the setting forth of the Ark. In the prayer (Num_10:35), "Rise up Jehovah"; but here, God (Elohim.), because in connection with enemies.
Let. Some codices, with one early printed edition, Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate, read "And let".