1 There was
a man named Elkanah who lived in Ramah in the region of Zuph in the hill
country of Ephraim. . . 3
Each year Elkanah would travel to Shiloh to worship and sacrifice to the LORD
of Heaven’s Armies at the Tabernacle.
1 Samuel 1:1, 3 (NLT)
Some of the marvelous titles of the
true and living God used throughout the Holy Scriptures are “Lord of Hosts,” “LORD
of Heaven’s Armies,” “LORD All-Powerful,” “LORD Almighty,” “Lord of the heavens,”
“GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies,” “Jehovah (Lord) of Hosts (Sabaoth),” and “Lord of
the armies.” These royal titles for God reveal God’s character as a strong military
figure who rules the angelic armies of heaven and the armies of Israel as
Israel’s ultimate Leader (e.g. see Deuteronomy 33:2; Joshua 5:13–15; 1 Samuel
17:45; Matthew 26:53; Revelation 19:14). Moreover, these titles for God emphasize
God’s universal sovereignty and omnipotence as the Ruler of the stars (e.g.,
see Psalm 89:11; Isaiah 40:26), the angelic host (e.g., see 1 Kings 22:19;
Psalm 103:20-21; Luke 2:13-15), and over
all creation (e.g., see Isaiah 42:5; Amos 4:13). Finally, these titles express
God’s unlimited resources and power He uses to help His people (e.g., see Genesis
28:15; Deuteronomy 31:6; Psalm 46:7, 11; Haggai 2:4). Thus, these titles for God embraces God’s universal rule
over all forces whether in heaven or on earth, and anticipates His eventual
defeat of all those who oppose Him (see Isaiah 24:21–23; Isaiah 34:1–10). The
Holy Scriptures record a living demonstration of God’s power to help His people
in any situation.
1 The earth
is the LORD’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to
Him. . . . 7 Open up, ancient
gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. 8
Who is the King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty; the LORD, invincible in
battle. 9 Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let
the King of glory enter. 10 Who is the King of glory? The LORD of
Heaven’s Armies— He is the King of glory.
Psalm 24:1, 7-10 (NLT)
References
The Holy Bible NIV 2011
(Grand Rapids, MI: Biblica, 2011).
Ryrie Study Bible
(Chicago, IL: Moody, 1995).
Wiersbe, Warren W. Bible Exposition Commentary – Old Testament (Victor Books, 1989).
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