The psalm begins with a declaration of God's superiority and that He is worthy of worship. In this song, Jerusalem is used as an example of the Lord's ...

Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.

This, and what follows, are said of the city of God, the city of Jerusalem, which was delightfully situated on an eminence, in a wholesome air.

It is the city of the great King (Psalms 48:2; Psalms 48:2), the King of all the earth, who is pleased to declare himself in a special manner present there.

In conclusion, Psalm 48:2 (KJV) is a powerful declaration of the greatness and glory of Zion, the city of God. It embodies the deep reverence and love that the ...

31 июл. 2024 г. · The pagan idols cannot bring blessings to the pagan peoples and thus the pagan peoples can never be a source of joy and blessing to the world.

Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.

David Guzik commentary on Psalm 48 explains this song of the sons of Korah, who describe the city of the great King, representing God's faithfulness.

The psalmist is designing to praise Jerusalem and to set forth the grandeur of that city; but he begins with the praises of God and his greatness.