Psalms 122

Psalms 122:1

THe title, [Of David] that is to say, penned at the first by David when he had taken Ierusalem, and settled the Ark in it, 2 Samuel 6:17. and afterwards made use of at the peoples return fromBabylon.

Psalms 122:2

Our feet] that is to say, we shall no more need to runne here and there to doe Gods service, as we did at other times when the Arke removed from place to place; now that it stands still in Ieru¦salem, we shall not need to goe any where else, Deut. 12. 5. 14.

Psalms 122:3

That is compact] he seemes to have a relation to the times which were beore David, at which time the lebusites remained in the rock of Sion after the remnant of the City ofIerusalem was taken by the Tribe of Iudah, Ios. 15 63. Iudg. 1. 8. the City being divided by walls and also in government and religion; but David having taken in Sion, did perfectly re-unite it.

Psalms 122:4

Vnto the testimony] namely, to present themselves before the tabernacle where the Ark was, within which were the Tables of the law, called the testimonie, Exod. 16. 34. & 2. 21. 22 Num 17:7. Or which is a testimony, that is to say, a commandement made to Israel, with Gods expresse protestation Deut. 12. 5. 14.

Psalms 122:5

Are set] there also is the soveraign court of justice, settled by Gods appointment; In which Court David sits as Iudge, and his Officers under him doe execute justice, Deuteronomy 17:8. 2 Samuel 15:1-37. 〈◊〉. 2 Chron. 19. 8. 10. Psal. 60. 1. and 108. 8.