Chapter 16:
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The solemnity with which the ark was fixed. (1-6)
David's psalm of praise. (7-36) Setting in order the worship of God. (37-43)
Verses 1-6
Though God's word and ordinances may be clouded and eclipsed for a time, they
shall shine out of obscurity. This was but a tent, a humble dwelling, yet this
was the tabernacle which David, in his psalms, often speaks of with so much
affection. David showed himself generous to his subjects, as he had found God
gracious to him. Those whose hearts are enlarged with holy joy, should show it
by being open-handed.
Verses 7-36
Let God be glorified in our praises. Let others be edified and taught, that
strangers to him may be led to adore him. Let us ourselves triumph and trust in
God. Those that give glory to God's name are allowed to glory in it. Let the
everlasting covenant be the great matter of our joy his people of old, be
remembered by us with thankfulness to him. Show forth from day to day his
salvation, his promised salvation by Christ. We have reason to celebrate that
from day to day; for we daily receive the benefit, and it is a subject that can
never be exhausted. In the midst of praises, we must not forget to pray for the
servants of God in distress.
Verses
37-43 The worship of God ought to be the work of every day. David put it
into order. At Jerusalem, where the ark was, Asaph and his brethren were to
minister before the ark continually, with songs of praise. No sacrifices were
offered there, nor incense burnt, because the altars were not there; but David's
prayers were directed as incense, and the lifting up of his hands as the evening
sacrifice. So early did spiritual worship take place of ceremonial. Yet the
ceremonial worship, being of Divine institution, must by no means be omitted;
therefore at Gibeon, at the altars, the priests attended; for their work was to
sacrifice and burn incense; and that they did continually, morning and evening,
according to the law of Moses. As the ceremonies were types of the mediation of
Christ, the observance of them was of great consequence. The attendance of his
appointed ministers is right in itself, and encourages the people.
Chapter 16:
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