Psalms 24:8 kjv — Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.

King James Version

"Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle."

— Psalms 24:8, King James Version

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ASV
“Who is the King of glory? Jehovah strong and mighty, Jehovah mighty in battle. ”
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WEB
“Who is the King of glory? Yahweh strong and mighty, Yahweh mighty in battle.”
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NET
“Who is this majestic king? The LORD who is strong and mighty! The LORD who is mighty in battle!”
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DRB
“The Lord is sweet and righteous: therefore he will give a law to sinners in the way.”
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BBE
“Who is the King of glory? The Lord of strength and power, the Lord strong in war.”
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KJVA
“Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.”
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Psalms 24 — Context

He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.

Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.

Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.

Psalms 24:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 24:8 say?

Psalms 24:8 in the King James Version reads: “Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.”

Where is Psalms 24:8 in the Bible?

Psalms 24:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 24, verse 8.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 24:8.

What translation should I read Psalms 24:8 in?

Psalms 24:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 24:8?

Psalms 24:8 reads (KJV): “Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 24:8 kjv — Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.

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