Psalms Vol. 2

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Lay readers / small groups, Pastors-in-trainingUseful supplement
Bible Book: Psalms
Publisher: Zondervan
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary
Last updated: February 5, 2026
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Evaluation

Overall Score: 7.7/10

A major resource for Psalms 73 to 150, especially helpful for long range teaching.

Publication Date(s): 2018
Pages: 1056
ISBN: 9780310206705
Faithfulness to the Text: 8.1/10
We find careful handling of context and themes across the Psalter’s second half, especially the praise trajectory.
Christ Centredness: 7.3/10
The Christward threads are there, especially in kingdom hope and praise, but we still need to do the final work of proclamation.
Depth of Insight: 8.4/10
We are helped by sustained thematic guidance through exile, hope, and the final praise crescendo.
Clarity of Writing: 7.6/10
Clear but substantial. Best used with a plan rather than in a rush.
Pastoral Usefulness: 7.9/10
Very useful for longer teaching series and for leading the church into mature praise and hope.
Readability: 6.9/10
Readable, but the length means we will use it selectively unless we are in a focused series.

Summary

At a Glance

Length
1056 pages
Type
Application
Theo. Perspective
Broadly Evangelical
Overall score
7.7 / 10
Strength
Rich thematic guidance through the praise climax of the Psalter.
Limitation
Length and density mean it is not ideal for last minute preparation.

We find Tucker and Grant offer a rich guide through Psalms 73 to 150, combining careful reading with a consistent eye to contemporary life and church worship.

Given the size of the volume, it is not a quick read. But it is built to help us do the hard work of moving from ancient poetry to present faithfulness.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this when we want sustained help on the back half of the Psalter. The authors are attentive to themes like exile, hope, and the praise climax, which gives coherence to our preaching plans.

We also benefit from repeated pastoral wisdom on using the Psalms in discipleship. The commentary often helps us name modern parallels without forcing the text into our categories.

As Reformed readers, we will especially value the way the book keeps worship and doctrine together. That helps us preach the Psalms as Scripture that forms the mind and warms the heart.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend this as a major mid level resource for pastors committed to teaching the Psalms well. It is best used over time, but it repays the effort.

As pastoral next steps, we can read the Bible Book Overview, browse Top Recommendations, and use the Reformed Commentary Index as we build a wiser shelf.


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Classification

  • Level: Mid-level
  • Best For: Busy pastors, Lay readers / small groups, Pastors-in-training
  • Priority: Useful supplement

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