Who is this King of Glory?

Psalm 24:

Choir: Lift up your heads oh Gates, and be lifted up you eternal Doors, that the King of Glory may enter!
Gate keepers: Who is this king of glory?
Choir: YHWH strong and mighty, YHWH mighty in battle!

Choir: Lift up your heads oh Gates, and be lifted up you eternal Doors, that the King of Glory may enter!
Gate keepers: Who is this king of glory?
Choir:  YHWH of hosts, he is the King of Glory!

Where are these gates that are shut tight and refuse to open for the King?    I think there is a lot to support the  interpretation of the early church fathers that this is a description of the LORD conquering the grave.  These gates do not belong to a city or a temple -neither of which had gates that were raised.   They are the Eternal Doors (petachi ulam) through which all enter and none leave.  I think this makes Psalm 24 one of the most hopeful psalms in the Bible.  He is the King of Glory!

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