Matthew Henry Commentary Psalms 24:7-10

"Lift up your heads, O ye gates; And be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors: And the King of glory will come in. Who is the King of glory? Jehovah strong and mighty, Jehovah mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; Yea, lift them up, ye everlasting doors: And the King of glory will come in. Who is this King of glory? Jehovah of hosts, He is the King of glory. Selah" — Psalms 24:7-10 (ASV)

The splendid entry described here refers to the solemn bringing in of the ark into the tent David pitched for it, or the temple Solomon built for it. We may also apply it to the ascension of Christ into heaven and the welcome given to him there. Our Redeemer found the gates of heaven shut, but having by his blood made atonement for sin, as one having authority, he demanded entrance.

The angels were to worship him (Hebrews 1:6); with wonder, they ask, 'Who is he?' It is answered that he is strong and mighty; mighty in battle to save his people and to subdue his and their enemies. We may also apply this to Christ's entrance into human souls by his word and Spirit, that they may be his temples.

Behold, he stands at the door and knocks (Revelation 3:20). The gates and doors of the heart are to be opened to him, as possession is delivered to the rightful owner. We may apply it to his second coming with glorious power. Lord, open the everlasting door of our souls by your grace, that we may now receive you and be wholly yours, and that, at last, we may be numbered with your saints in glory.