KJV ORIGINAL
Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Rise up, LORD, and come to your resting place—you and the ark that shows your strength.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is calling on God to come and dwell in His chosen place, bringing His powerful presence with Him.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during or after King David's time, referring to bringing the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem. The ark represented God's presence and power among His people, and finding a permanent resting place for it was one of David's greatest desires. This verse connects to David's wish to build a temple where God could dwell permanently among His people.
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