Lift up your heads,
O gates!
And be lifted up,
O ancient doors,
that the King of glory
may come in.
King David may have thought this Psalm might be used in the inauguration of the Temple. The final verses being a welcome for The King of the Universe to enter the city of Jerusalem.
Pastor Barnes’s Notes describes these gates to be like “some of the old ruins of castles in Palestine there are still to be seen deep grooves in the “posts” of the gateway, showing that the door did not open and shut, but that it was drawn up or let down.”
There’s much more in Psalm 24 to be considered. I’ve only scratched the surface, so to speak. My thoughts are simple notes that I can refer to from time to time, and perhaps add to as I delve into a particular verse that catches my attention when I recite this Psalm. Various writers have offered their commentary, from their point of view. Some write a short summary, while others offer more exhaustive analysis. All of their comments help open up the Psalm to me.
LORD Bless, Keep, Shine. . .
Jonah’s Song 