Psalm 24, a powerful and majestic psalm in the King James Version of the Bible, exalts the Lord as the King of glory and highlights the requirements for those who seek to enter His presence. The psalm consists of ten verses that reveal the splendor and sovereignty of God.
In the opening verse, the psalmist declares that the earth and everything in it belongs to the Lord, for He is the Creator and sustainer of all things. The following verses emphasize the qualities of those who can approach God's holy hill and stand in His holy place. These individuals are described as having clean hands and a pure heart, signifying both righteous actions and a sincere devotion to God.
The psalm then envisions the King of glory entering through the gates. The majestic question is posed twice, "Who is this King of glory?" followed by the answer that the Lord, strong and mighty in battle, is the King of glory.