Psalm 99:1

The Lord reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.

Cross-reference

Psalm 97:4 Parallel

Psalm 97:4 says 'the earth sees and trembles' — a direct parallel to the quaking earth in Psalm 99:1, both describing theophany.

Psalm 97:1 Parallel

Psalm 97:1 echoes 'The LORD reigns', inviting the earth to rejoice in God's rule.

Psalm 96:10 Parallel

Psalm 96:10 also proclaims 'The LORD reigns', calling the nations to acknowledge God's kingship.

Psalm 93:1 Parallel

Psalm 93:1 opens with the same declaration 'The LORD reigns', reinforcing the theme of God's sovereign rule.

Psalm 80:1 Citation

Psalm 80:1 directly invokes God 'enthroned upon the cherubim,' the same phrase used in Psalm 99:1.

Psalm 18:10 Parallel

Psalm 18:10 depicts God riding on a cherub, reinforcing the cherubim imagery of God's throne in Psalm 99:1.

Psalm 47:8 Parallel

Psalm 47:8 states 'God reigns over the nations; God sits on his holy throne' — a clear parallel to the reign and enthronement in Psalm 99:1.

Psalm 29:10 Parallel

Psalm 29:10 explicitly says 'the LORD sits enthroned as king forever' — directly mirroring the enthronement imagery of Psalm 99:1.

Psalm 2:11 Parallel

Psalm 2:11 also calls for trembling before the LORD, reinforcing the reverent fear due to the reigning King.

Exodus 25:22 describes God speaking from between the cherubim on the ark, the very throne imagery behind Psalm 99:1.

Revelation 11:17 declares that God has begun to reign, echoing the proclamation of Psalm 99:1 that the LORD reigns.

Ezekiel 10:1-22 describes the cherubim and God's glory above them, matching the 'enthroned upon the cherubim' imagery here.

Revelation 19:6 declares 'the Lord our God the Almighty reigns,' directly echoing the opening proclamation of Psalm 99:1.

1 Chronicles 16:31 proclaims 'The LORD reigns!' — the same declaration that opens Psalm 99:1.

1 Chronicles 13:6 also describes God as 'enthroned above the cherubim' in the context of moving the ark.

2 Kings 19:15 echoes the same title 'enthroned above the cherubim' in Hezekiah's prayer.

Isaiah 37:16 directly calls God 'enthroned above the cherubim' — the exact same phrase used in Psalm 99:1 for God's throne.

Isaiah 52:7 Parallel

Isaiah 52:7 proclaims 'Your God reigns!' — the same declaration that opens Psalm 99:1, announcing God's kingship.

Hebrews 9:5 Allusion

Hebrews 9:5 mentions the cherubim overshadowing the mercy seat, the same cherubim upon which God is enthroned in Psalm 99:1.

1 Samuel 4:4 uses the same phrase 'enthroned on the cherubim' for the ark — the very image of God's presence.

Genesis 3:24 places cherubim as guardians of Eden — here they form the throne where God sits enthroned.

1 Kings 8:6 Parallel

1 Kings 8:6 describes the ark placed under cherubim wings in the temple — the earthly throne of God.

2 Samuel 22:11 depicts God riding on a cherub — a dynamic counterpart to the stationary enthronement in Psalm 99:1.

Ezekiel 43:7 identifies the temple as God's throne and dwelling place — a concrete location for the enthroned King of Psalm 99:1.

Luke 19:27 Contrast

In Luke 19:27, the king in Jesus' parable slaughters enemies who reject his reign — a NT echo of God's judgment on those who oppose His rule in Psalm 99:1.

Isaiah 64:2 Parallel

Isaiah 64:2 describes nations trembling at God's presence — echoing the 'let the peoples tremble' in Psalm 99:1.

Philippians 2:12 uses 'fear and trembling' for Christian obedience, echoing the reverent fear called for in Psalm 99:1.

Luke 19:14 Contrast

Luke 19:14 shows citizens rejecting the king's rule, contrasting with Psalm 99:1's call for all to tremble before the LORD's reign.

Daniel 6:26 Parallel

Daniel 6:26 records Darius's decree that all must tremble before God, echoing the trembling of peoples in Psalm 99:1 at God's reign.

1 Chronicles 28:18 describes the cherubim covering the ark — the same cherubim that form God's throne in Psalm 99:1.

1 Chronicles 29:11 declares God's kingdom and exaltation — parallel to the 'LORD reigns' theme of Psalm 99:1.

Job 25:2 Related theme

In Job 25:2, Bildad declares God's dominion and fear — echoing the trembling before the enthroned King in Psalm 99:1.