Introduction
The psalmist longs for communion with God in the sanctuary, Psalm 84:1-3 . The blessedness of those who enjoy God's ordinances, Psalm 84:4-7 . With confidence in God, he prays for restoration to his house and worship, Psalm 84:8-12 .
The title here is the same as that of Psalm 81, only that was for Asaph, this for the sons of Torah. This person was one of the chief rebels against Moses and Aaron; there were three, Torah, Dathan, and Abiram, who made an insurrection; and the earth opened, and swallowed them and their partisans up, Numbers 16: The children of Dathan and Abiram perished with their fathers; but by a particular dispensation of Providence, the children of Korah were spared. See Numbers 26:11 ; (note), and the note there. The family of Torah was continued in Israel; and it appears from 1 Chronicles 26:1-19 that they were still employed about the temple, and were porters or keepers of the doors. They were also singers in the temple; see 2 Chronicles 20:19 . This Psalm might have been sent to them to be sung, or one of themselves might have been its author.
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