Away from Jerusalem, perhaps in battle, the psalmist longs to be at God’s temple. He is “jealous” of the birds that live there, because they are close to God in his special dwelling place (84:1–4). The psalmist also “envies” those who take pilgrimages to the temple. They gain strength and joy as they approach it; God even transforms …
Baker Publishing Group, The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary, by Gary M. Burge