Psalm 84:6-9 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 84:1-7

The psalmist here, being by force restrained from waiting upon God in public ordinances, by the want of them is brought under a more sensible conviction than ever of the worth of them. Observe, I. The wonderful beauty he saw in holy institutions (Ps. 84:1): How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts! Some think that he here calls God the Lord of hosts (that is, in a special manner of the angels, the heavenly hosts) because of the presence of the angels in God's sanctuary; they attended... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 84:8-12

Here, I. The psalmist prays for audience and acceptance with God, not mentioning particularly what he desired God would do for him. He needed to say no more when he had professed such an affectionate esteem for the ordinances of God, which now he was restrained and banished from. All his desire was, in that profession, plainly before God, and his longing, his groaning, was not hidden from him; therefore he prays (Ps. 84:8, 9) only that God would hear his prayer and give ear, that he would... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:6

Who passing through the valley of Baca ,.... Kimchi interprets it a valley of springs, or fountains, taking the word to be of the same signification as in Job 38:16 , and mention being made of a well and pools in it, or of mulberry trees, which grow, as he says, in a place where there is no water, and such a place was this; and therefore pools or ditches were dug in it, and built of stone, to catch rain water for the supply of travellers; and so Aben Ezra says, it is the name of a place or... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:7

They go from strength to strength ,.... Whose strength is in the Lord, and in whose heart are his ways, and who pass through the valley of Baca, and find a well of supply, and pools of blessings there; they renew their spiritual strength; they grow stronger and stronger every step they take; the way of the Lord is strength unto them: or "from army to army", or "from company to company" F4 מחיל אל חיל "de exercitu in exercitum", Pagninus; so Piscator, Junius & Tremellius; "de... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:8

O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer ,.... the redemption of the captives, says Kimchi; for the building of the house, the temple, according to Jarchi; but rather for the courts of God, an opportunity of attending them, and for the presence of God in them; see Psalm 84:2 in which he might hope to succeed, from the consideration of the Lord's being the God of hosts, or armies, in heaven and in earth; and so was able to do everything for him, and more for him than he could ask or think; his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:9

Behold, O God our shield ,.... Which may be considered either as the character of God, who is addressed, who was David's shield, and the shield of his people, to protect and defend them from their enemies, and is the shield of all the saints; this favour encompasses them as a shield, and his truth is their shield and buckler; his veracity and faithfulness, in keeping covenant and promises; and so is his power, by which they are kept unto salvation; see Psalm 3:3 , or else it belongs to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 84:6

Passing through the valley of Baca make it a well - Instead of בכא bacha , a mulberry-tree, seven MSS. have בכה becheh , mourning. I believe Baca to be the same here as Bochim, Judges 2:1-6 , called The Valley of Weeping. Though they pass through this barren and desert place, they would not fear evil, knowing that thou wouldst supply all their wants; and even in the sandy desert cause them to find pools of water, in consequence of which they shall advance with renewed strength, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 84:7

They go from strength to strength - They proceed from one degree of grace to another, gaining Divine virtue through all the steps of their probation. Every one of them in Zion appeareth before God - This is a paraphrase, and a bad one, but no translation. They shall proceed from strength to strength, בציון אלהים אל יראה yeraeh el Elohim betsiyon , "The God of gods shall be seen in Zion." God shall appear in their behalf, as often as they shall seek him; in consequence of which they... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 84:8

Hear my prayer - Let us be restored to thy sanctuary, and to thy worship. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 84:9

Behold, O God, our shield - We have no Protector but thee. Thou seest the deadly blows that are aimed at us; cover our souls; protect our lives! Look upon the face of thine anointed - Consider the supplications sent up by him whom thou hast appointed to be Mediator between thee and man - thy Christ. But some apply this to David, to Zerubbabel, to the people of Israel; and each has his reasons. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 84:1-7

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 84:8-12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 84:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 84:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 84:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 84:9

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