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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 Psa_84:7, for then the tabernacle was not in Zion. Or rather,
2. During Absalom’s rebellion.
The prophet, commending the sanctuary, Psa_84:1, longeth for communion with it, Psa_84:2,3; showeth the blessed state and condition of such as dwell therein, Psa_84:4-7; prayeth to be restored unto it, Psa_84:8,9; preferreth one day therein before a thousand elsewhere, Psa_84:10. What the Lord is to them that trust in him, Psa_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, Pro_1:20.