Psalms 132:3

Verse 3

3. Surely I will not come Literally, “ If I shall go into the tent of my house.” The beginning of the sentence is the usual form of oath, which here is given in Psalms 132:3-5, the oath form being repeated three times: If I shall go into my tent If I shall go up upon my couch If I shall give sleep to my eyes. The forfeiture of the oath is left to be supplied, as if he had said:

If I do these things before I find out a place for the Lord, etc., then let such and such things befall me. These solemn vows, that when he should come to power he would make it his first concern to provide for the ark and worship of God, were made by David in his affliction and trouble.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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