Note 309 — PART THE SECOND. (continued 2)

That is, because of the great confidence the Israelites placed in it, having won several battles by its miraculous assistance. I imagine, however, that the Arabic word ‘sekeeneh,’ which signifies ‘tranquillity’ or ‘security of mind,’ and is so understood by the commentators, may not improbably mean the ‘divine presence’ or ‘glory,’ which used to appear on the Ark, and which the Jews express by the same word ‘Shekinah.’—S.