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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 84 - Introduction

* The psalmist expresses his affection to the ordinances of God. (1-7) His desire towards the God of the ordinances. (8-12)

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See also Psalms 84 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    On the meaning of the phrase in the title, “upon Gittith,” see the notes at the title to Psalms 8:1. On the meaning of the phrase “for (margin, to) the sons of Korah,” see the notes at the title to Ps...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    With Psalms 83 the Asaphite division of the Elohistic collection ends; and Psalms 84-89 form an appendix to that collection, which shews but few indications of the hand of the Elohistic editor. It can...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 seat (a-27) Or 'in the company.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    LXXXIV. By an almost complete agreement of commentators this psalm is descriptive of a caravan of Israelites either returning from exile to Jerusalem or on its way up to one of the regular feasts. It...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 84 TO THE CHIEF MUSICIAN UPON GITTITH, A PSALM FOR THE SONS OF KORAH. Of "gittith", Psalms 8:1. The Targum renders it here, as there, "to praise upon the harp that was brought...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2981. B.C. 1023._ This Psalm contains the ardent desires of a pious soul toward God; a pathetic expression of the benefits and joy resulting from his public service; and an encouragement of the...

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