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Like arrows: The image compares children to arrows in a warrior’s hand. Children strengthen and support the family and help defend its honor when others accuse or oppose them (compare Psalms 120:4; 7:12–13).
Children are one of God’s blessings. In Hebrew, the word for children (banim) sounds like the word for builders (bonim; Psalm 127:1). This wordplay shows that having children helps build a family.
Blessings and protection come from God. Without his presence, success is not possible (Psalm 127:1–2). This is especially true for children, who are gifts from God (Psalm 127:3–5).
These short and memorable songs were sung by pilgrims as they traveled to Jerusalem for the national festivals held three times each year (Deuteronomy 16:16). The title of these psalms includes a Hebrew word that can mean “steps” or “stairs.” Some scholars understand it to mean “going up to Jerusalem.” These psalms, often called the Songs of Ascents, lead the listener on a journey to Jerusalem to praise God for his goodness to Israel through history.
Solomon Children and Parents Human Sexuality Solomon’s Wisdom Wisdom Psalms
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Degrees, Song of Education Hallel Music Psalms, Book of Solomon (Person) Song of Ascents Song of Ascents, Song of Degrees Zion
Topics
Adult Children Arrows of Young Children Babies Barren Women Being a Blessing Being a Father Being a Good Father Being a Good Parent Being a Kid Being a Parent Being Unique Blessing: Temporal, from God Child of God Childbearing Children Being a Blessing Children Going to Heaven Children were Named: Numerous, Considered an Especial Blessing Children: A Blessing Courts of Justice: The Judgment of Allusions To Dads Faith of a Child Family Relationships Father's Day Fathers Fathers and Children Fathers and Daughters God: Providence of God's Children Grandchildren Having a Baby Having Children Human Life Hurting Children Leading Children Loving your Children Sons The Fetus Unruly Children