_David in his prayer commendeth unto God the religious care he had for the ark: his prayer at the removing of the ark, with a repetition of God's promise._ A Song of Degrees. _Title._ המעלות שׁיר _Shiir hammangaloth._] It is thought by the best commentators, that this psalm was written by Solomon... [ Continue Reading ]
WE FOUND, &C.— _We find it in the territory,_ or _fields of Fear._—Ver. 7. _Let us came into his abodes, let us prostrate ourselves at his footstool._ These, and the following verses, represent in so many different scenes the Psalmist and his company set out in quest of the ark; first hearing news o... [ Continue Reading ]
THE LORD HATH SWORN, &C.— St. Peter has shewn us, that these words have their full accomplishment only in Christ, Acts 2:30.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE HORN OF DAVID, &C.— These are metaphors in frequent use. David should ever have in Jerusalem a horn flourishing, and a light or lamp burning: a _horn_ is an emblem of sovereignty. As one _horn_ dropped off, another should spring up: and his _lamp_ should never be extinguished; in allusion to the... [ Continue Reading ]