How he swore unto the LORD, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob;
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Jacob. Probably after he had removed the ark to Sion. (Berthier)
What is omitted in one place, is thus explained elsewhere. (Calmet)
David had a most earnest desire to build the temple; and though the honour was reserved for his son, he prepared the materials. (Worthington)
He acknowledges that without God, he cannot perform his vow. (Berthier)
We have engaged to be the temples of God. (St. Augustine)