Psalm 76:2

Translations

Modern

His tent is in Salem, His dwelling place in Zion.

Traditional

In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.

Literal

And His tent is in Salem, and his dwelling place in Zion.

Latin

Et factus est in pace locus ejus, et habitatio ejus in Sion.

Original

Hebrew

English

His tent is in Salem, His dwelling place in Zion.

Notes

Psalms 76:1–3

God's victory over Zion's enemies hints at his future victory over all his enemies worldwide.

Psalms 76:1–12

This psalm appears to celebrate a victory. The victory might have been recent, such as over the Assyrians (see note on 76:1; see also Isaiah 37). Or, it might be remembering God's great acts of rescue in the past.

Theme notes and profiles

Melchizedek Zion

Related verses

Genesis 14:18
Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High—
Isaiah 12:6
Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.”
2 Chronicles 6:6
But now I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’
Psalm 132:13–14
For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home:
Psalm 9:11
Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the nations.
Lamentations 2:6
He has laid waste His tabernacle like a garden booth; He has destroyed His place of meeting. The LORD has made Zion forget her appointed feasts and Sabbaths. In His fierce anger He has despised both king and priest.
Hebrews 7:1–2
This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,
Psalm 27:5
For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Asaph Melchizedek Music Neginah, Neginoth Pavilion Psalms, Book of Salem Temple Zion

Topics

Church: Tabernacle Jerusalem: Called: Salem Jerusalem: The Ancient Salem The Jews: Privileges of

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