The Saint's Song In the Sanctuary

A Handbook on the Book of Psalms Psalm 84

The psalm opens with praise for the Temple and for those who live there (verses 1–4); praise is also expressed for the pilgrims as they come to the Temple (verses 5–7). A prayer for the king follows (verses 8–9), after which God is praised as the source of all happiness and security (verses 10–12).

A Psalm of the Sons of Korah

Desire to be in the temple- “I love”

LORD of host “YAHWEH of armies”

“faints” suggest longing=desire

Envies the birds b/c they are there- 3-4

alters- Solomon’s temple- burnt offerings & gold alter= incense

priest & levites

5-7 sings of the happiness of the pilgrims

traveling thru dry desolate deserts to Mt. Zion

start strengthened by GOD & grow stronger as they travel

8-9 Hear my prayer & pay attention to your child, “LORD of Hosts”

“our shield” 89.18

“behold & look” = favor, bless

10-12 Praise for the temple & the GOD there

source of happiness & security

“sun & shield” = guidance & protection

“ I want to be where you are”