4 figures
The Creator and Sustainer of all things, worthy of all praise.
In Psalm 148, the Lord is the central figure who is praised by all creation. The psalm calls upon the heavens, the earth, and all living creatures to praise the Lord for His majesty and power.
Entities called to praise the Lord.
The psalm begins by calling the heavens, including the sun, moon, stars, and heavenly hosts, to praise the Lord, acknowledging their creation by His command.
Elements of creation called to praise the Lord.
The psalm extends the call to praise to the earth, including sea creatures, mountains, trees, animals, and all peoples, emphasizing the universal scope of God's dominion.
Human figures called to praise the Lord.
The psalm specifically mentions kings, princes, young men, maidens, old men, and children, highlighting that all people, regardless of status or age, are to praise the Lord.