Psalms 78:61

“And delivered his strength into captivity, etc.] That is, the ark, called his strength, and the ark of his strength, (<19A504>Psalm 105:4 132:8), because it was a token of his strength, and by means of which he displayed it, as when the Israelites passed through Jordan into Canaan’s land, and encompassed the city of Jericho; and besides, it was typical of Christ, the man of God’s right hand, made strong for himself, and in whom is strength as well as righteousness for his people; now this was delivered up into the hands of the Philistines, and carried captive, (<090411>1 Samuel 4:11). The Targum renders it, “his law”, because the two tables of the law were in the ark; so Jarchi interprets…”

“And delivered his strength into captivity - That is, the ark, considered as the symbol of his power. This constituted the defense of the people; this was the emblem of the presence of God, which, when with them, was their real protection. The allusion here is to the time when the ark was taken by the Philistines in the days of Eli. See 1 Samuel 4:3-11. And his glory - That which was emblematic of his glory, to wit, the ark. Into the enemy’s hand - The hand or power of the Philistines. return to 'Top of Page'”

“His strength - The ark, called God's strength, Ch1 16:11, because it was the sign and pledge of his strength put forth on his people's behalf. Glory - So the ark is called, as being the monument and seat of God's glorious presence. Enemies - The Philistines. Psalms 78:64”

“his strength: That is, the ark, where his power and glory were displayed. Psa 132:8; Jdg 18:30; Sa1 5:1, Sa1 5:2; Ch2 6:41 glory: Psa 24:7; Exo 40:34; Sa1 4:21, Sa1 4:22 Psalms 78:62”