Psalms 61:4

“I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever, etc.] Under the protection of the Lord, as in a shepherd’s tent, or as in one belonging to a general of an army, where are fulness and safety; (see Gill on “<192705>Psalm 27:5”); or else the tabernacle of the congregation is meant; the house of God, the place of divine and public worship, where he desired and determined always to continue, (<192306>Psalm 23:6); or else the tabernacle which was prefigured by that below, where he knew he should dwell to all eternity. Kimchi, by “for ever”, understands a long time; and Jarchi explains it both of this world and of the world to come; which is true, understanding the tabernacle of the church below, and the…”

“I will abide--So I desire to do (compare Psa 23:6). trust in the covert, &c.--make my refuge, in the shadow (compare Psa 17:8; Psa 36:7).”

“I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever - This expresses the confident assurance that he would be restored to his home, and to the privileges of public worship. The word forever here means perpetually; that is, his permanent home would be there, or he would dwell with God who dwelt in the tabernacle. The word “tabernacle” refers to the sacred tent which was erected for the worship of God, within which were the ark, the tables of the law, the table of showbread, etc. In the innermost part of that tent - the holy of holies - the symbol of the divine presence rested on the mercy-seat or cover of the ark of the covenant. David regarded it as a great privilege to abide near that sacred tent; near…”

“I will - I shall, I doubt not, be restored to the tabernacle, and worship thee there all my days. Psalms 61:5”

“61:4 The poet longs for God’s presence and seeks entrance into God’s home on earth for divine protection and care. To be received into God’s sanctuary (literally tent) is the greatest good (see 15:1; 23:6; 24:3-6). The Hebrew word translated sanctuary recalls the Tabernacle and the tent that David built for the Ark (1 Chr 15:1). See also study note on John 1:14. • The shelter of your wings symbolizes God’s protection and care (see Pss 9:9; 17:8).”

“abide: Psa 61:7, Psa 15:1, Psa 23:6, Psa 27:4, Psa 90:1, Psa 91:1, Psa 92:13; Rev 3:12 trust: or, make my refuge, Psa 17:8, Psa 57:1, Psa 62:7, Psa 63:7, Psa 91:4, Psa 142:4, Psa 142:5; Rut 2:12; Mat 23:37; Heb 6:18 Psalms 61:5”