Verse 1

Psalm 99:1-9. God‘s government is especially exercised in and for His Church, which should praise Him for His gracious dealings.

sitteth  …  cherubim — (compare 1 Samuel 4:4; Psalm 80:1).

tremble  …  be moved — inspired with fear by His judgments on the wicked.

Verse 2

great in Zion — where He dwells (Psalm 9:11).

Verse 3

name — perfections of justice, power, etc.

great and terrible name — producing dread (Deuteronomy 10:17), and to be praised by those over whom He is exalted (Psalm 97:9).

it is holy — or, “He is holy” (Psalm 99:5, Psalm 99:9; Isaiah 6:3).

Verse 4-5

To His wise and righteous government all nations should render honor.

king‘s  …  judgment — His power is combined with justice.

he is holy — (compare Psalm 22:3).

Verses 6-8

The experience of these servants of God is cited for encouragement.

among  …  priests, among  …  upon the Lord [and] He spake  …  pillar — may be referred to all three (compare Exodus 18:19; Leviticus 8:15; Deuteronomy 5:5; 1 Samuel 9:13).

Verse 7

cloudy pillar — the medium of divine intercourse (Exodus 33:9; Numbers 12:5). Obedience was united with worship. God answered them as intercessors for the people, who, though forgiven, were yet chastened (Exodus 32:10, Exodus 32:34).