@Ps 99:1-9. God's government is especially exercised in and for His Church, which should praise Him for His gracious dealings.
1. sitteth . . . cherubim--(compare @1Sa 4:4 Ps 80:1).
tremble . . . be moved--inspired with fear by His judgments on the
wicked.
2. great in Zion--where He dwells (@Ps 9:11).
3. thy . . . name--perfections of justice, power, &c.
great and terrible name--producing dread (@De 10:17), and to be
praised by those over whom He is exalted (@Ps 97:9).
it is holy--or, "He is holy" (@Ps 99:5,9 Isa 6:3).
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 @Ps 22:3).
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
@Ex 18:19 Le 8:15 De 5:5 1Sa 9:13).
7. cloudy pillar--the medium of divine intercourse (@Ex 33:9 Nu 12:5). Obedience was united with worship. God answered. them as intercessors for the people, who, though forgiven, were yet chastened (@Ex 32:10,34).