Now therefore arise This whole ver. corresponds (with some variation of reading) with 2 Chronicles 6:8-9 of Psalms 132.

the ark of thy strength This appellation of the ark perhaps refers to its use in war; cp. 1Sa 4:3; 1 Samuel 4:6-7.

with salvation i.e. with victory. In Psalms 132:9, with righteousness. The thought in Chron. and in Psalms 132. is the same, for through victory the human victor receives salvation(i.e. deliverance from the enemy), and the Divine Giver of victory asserts His righteousness(i.e. by giving victory to the right).

thy saints i.e. thy people Israel; cp. Psalms 79:2; Psalms 149:5. So in the N.T. the Christians as a body are spoken of as "saints" and "sanctified."

rejoice in goodness Render (with R.V. mg.) rejoice in good, i.e. in prosperity. In Psalms 132. shout for joy.

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