The reference to the assembled peoples gathering for the shields of the earth belonging to God establishes a scene of universal gathering and the transfer of all earthly power to divine control. The image of nobles or mighty ones of peoples gathering suggests the assembly of all human authority before the divine throne. The mention of shields belonging to God suggests that all means of power and military authority are ultimately God's possession; earthly powers are merely temporary stewards. The reference to exalting God emphasizes that the ultimate outcome of history involves universal recognition of divine supremacy. The final reference to God being greatly exalted above all suggests that the ascension of the ark or throne of God (from verse 5) results in final establishment of divine supremacy.

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