Psalm 48:4

Broken Bondage · Psalm 48:1–14
Read Psalm 48

Translations

Modern
For behold, the kings assembled; they all advanced together.
Traditional
For, lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together.
Literal
For behold, the kings assembled; they passed over together.
Latin
Quoniam ecce reges terræ congregati sunt; convenerunt in unum.

Original

Hebrew
English
For behold, the kings assembled; they all advanced together.

Notes

This song of Zion (see also Psalms 46, 76, 87, 122) clearly describes Jerusalem (Zion) as the city of the Great King, where the godly find protection (48:1–3). God rules from Zion with faithfulness, righteousness, and justice, inspiring his people with confidence and joy (Psalm 48:9–11). They dedicate themselves to witnessing Zion's glory so they can share it with the next generation (Psalm 48:8, 12–14).

Theme notes and profiles

Jerusalem Praise Psalms Zion

Glossary

David Korahite, Korathite Music Numbers, Book of Psalms, Book of

Topics

War: Counsels of