David's mention of Jehovah's "tent" in Psalm 15 likely reflects his deep desire to draw close to God and serve in His presence. The tent symbolizes a place of worship and intimacy with Jehovah, as David prepares to house the ark of the covenant in Zion, showing his commitment to putting God at the center of his life and community.
What might have moved the psalmist David to mention Jehovah’s tent?
Psalm 15 opens: “O Jehovah, who may be a guest in your tent? Who may reside in your holy mountain?” (Ps. 15:1) When mentioning Jehovah’s “tent,” the psalmist David may have been thinking of the tabernacle, which was in Gibeon for a time. David also mentions God’s “holy mountain,” perhaps referring to Zion in Jerusalem. There, several miles south of Gibeon, David pitched a tent to house the ark of the covenant until a more permanent resting place for it could be built.— 2 Sam. 6:17
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