PSALM 114

TREMBLE AT THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD

This short psalm focuses on the presence of God. Judah became His sanctuary and Israel became His dominion, where He dwelt among His people.

After carrying the ark of the covenant through the wilderness, the Israelites are thrilled to have God’s presence resting in Israel. God chose to dwell with His people in Jerusalem. The psalmist describes the earth as trembling at the presence of God, alluding to the parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14) and the Israelites crossing the Jordan River (Joshua 3). 

Psalm 114:2 - Judah became his sanctuary, Israel his dominion.