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Psalms 24

3 witnesses of Christ here.

Jehovah the Creator

Jehovah — the LORD, the covenant name of the premortal Christ

The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. Psalms 24:1–2

The earth belongs to the LORD because He founded it. Latter-day Saint scripture teaches that Jehovah, Jesus Christ, created the earth under the Father's direction.

AttestedJehovah — the LORDA divine name

How we know: the chapter heading names Him

  • quoted by 1 Corinthians 10:26 — For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof.
  • alludes to D&C 104:14 — I, the Lord, stretched out the heavens, and built the earth, my very handiwork; and all things therein are mine.

The King of glory comes in

King of glory — the glorious King who has won the victory

Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Psalms 24:7–9

The gates are told to open for the victorious King of glory. Christians have long read this as Christ entering heaven after conquering death, and as His coming again in glory; Paul calls Jesus the Lord of glory.

AttestedProphecy or typeA prophecy of Him

How we know: the chapter heading names Him · a footnote points to Him · a Church study aid lists it

  • the same title in 1 Corinthians 2:8 — They would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
  • alludes to D&C 45:59 — The Lord shall be in their midst, and his glory shall be upon them, and he will be their king and their lawgiver.

The LORD of hosts, King of glory

LORD of hosts — Jehovah, commander of the armies of heaven

Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah. Psalms 24:10

The answer names the King: the LORD of hosts. Latter-day Saints know Jehovah, the Lord of Hosts, as Jesus Christ.

AttestedExplicitA title of Christ

How we know: the verse itself names Him · the chapter heading names Him · a footnote points to Him · a Church study aid lists it

  • the same title in James 2:1 — Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory.
  • the same title in D&C 29:9 — The Lord of Hosts speaking as Christ in modern revelation.