3 figures
Sovereign King over all the earth.
In Psalm 47, God is exalted as the King of all the earth, who reigns over the nations and is greatly to be praised. The psalm calls for all peoples to clap their hands and shout to God with cries of joy, acknowledging His supreme authority and power.
Subjects under God's reign.
The nations are called to recognize God's kingship and to submit to His rule. The psalm emphasizes that God has chosen an inheritance for His people and that He reigns over the nations, highlighting the universal scope of His dominion.
God's chosen inheritance.
The people of Israel are highlighted as God's chosen inheritance, a testament to His covenant faithfulness. The psalm reflects on God's special relationship with Israel, through whom He demonstrates His power and faithfulness.