Psalms 84:1

PSALM 84 THE ARGUMENT. The author of this Psalm seems to have been David, partly because it is ascribed to no other, and partly because it is most agreeable to his style and condition, and the occasion of it, his banishment or absence from the place of God's worship; either,

1. In Saul's time, which suits not with Psalms 84:7, for then the tabernacle was not in Zion. Or rather,

2. During Absalom's rebellion. The prophet, commending the sanctuary, Psalms 84:1, longeth for communion with it, Psalms 84:2,3; showeth the blessed state and condition of such as dwell therein, Psalms 84:4; prayeth to be restored unto it, Psalms 84:8,9; preferreth one day therein before a thousand elsewhere, Psalms 84:10. What the Lord is to them that trust in him, Psalms 84:11,12. Thy tabernacle, called tabernacles, either

1. Because it consisted of several parts; or,

2. To note its excellency; as behemoth, or beasts, is put for one eminent beast, Job 40:15, and wisdoms for excellent wisdom, Proverbs 1:20.