Psalm 84
Encyclopedia
Psalm 84 is the 84th psalm of the Book of Psalms, composed by sons of Korah
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Korahites
The Korahites in the Bible were that portion of the Kohathites that descended from Korah.They were an important branch of the singers of the Kohathite division...
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Judaism
- Verse 5 is the first verse of AshreiAshreiThe Ashrei is a prayer that is recited at least three times daily in Jewish prayers, twice during Shacharit and once during Mincha. The prayer is composed primarily of Psalm 145 in its entirety, with a verse each from Psalms 84 and 144 added to the beginning, and a verse from Psalm 115 added to...
. - Verse 13 is the tenth verse of V'hu Rachum in Pesukei Dezimra is found in Uva LetzionUva LetzionUva letzion are the Hebrew opening words, and colloquially the name, of the closing prayer of the weekday morning service, before which one should not leave the synagogue...
, and is part of HavdalahHavdalahHavdalah is a Jewish religious ceremony that marks the symbolic end of Shabbat and holidays, and ushers in the new week. Shabbat ends on Saturday night after the appearance of three stars in the sky...
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Songs
The following songs are based on Psalm 84 or contain part of the Psalm:- Wat hou ik van uw huis - Psalmen voor Nu (Dutch Song)