Just as Israelite families often had olive trees surrounding their houses, so David wished to be close to Jehovah and to produce fruit to God’s praise. ​ — Psalm 52: 9.
Sageli kasvasid õlipuud iisraellaste peredes maja ümber ja Taavet tahtis nende sarnaselt olla Jehoova lähedal ning kanda vilja Jumala ülistuseks.