Psalm 96:2 - Sing to the LORD, praise His name

Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.

Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.

Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.

Psalm 96:2

Commentary

Worshipers are called to sing a new song to the Lord who is exalted above all gods (vv. 4, 5; 1 Chr. 16:23-33). Other gods are mere idols, but the Lord is the Creator. Therefore, all people are to worship the Lord, give to Him the honor due His name, and bring to Him their offerings (Ps. 96:7-9). They are to proclaim the universal rule of the righteous Judge among the nations (v. 10).

Thomas Nelson, Inc: Woman's Study Bible . Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 1997, c1995, S. Ps 96:1

1 Samuel 12:24 - Be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully

As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.

Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way: Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.

Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you; but I will instruct you in the good and right way. Only fear the LORD and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you.

1 Samuel 12:24

Commentary

Samuel assured the people that he would not forget to pray for them. For Samuel, a lack of prayer was a moral compromise, a sin. In fact, his life illustrates the importance of prayer (7:5; 1 Thess. 5:17; James 5:16). Although he was leaving his official duties as judge over Israel, Samuel promised to continue to teach the people.

Radmacher, Earl D. ; Allen, Ronald Barclay ; House, H. Wayne: Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Commentary. Nashville : T. Nelson Publishers, 1999, S. 1 Sa 12:23-24