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...
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...
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...
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...
_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...