Ps.122.1
122:1 The central sanctuary was the house of the Lord. This phrase originally referred to the Tabernacle (Exod 23:19; 34:26).
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Ps.122.1-9
Ps 122 Jerusalem is here idealized as the city of God, the city of David, and the city of faith. A group of people on a pilgrimage joyfully arrive in the city (122:1-2). The psalmist sings an ode to Jerusalem (122:3-5) and prays for the city’s peace (122:6-9).
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Ps.122.2
122:2 Several psalms celebrate or look forward to being inside the gates of the city (9:14; 87:2; 100:4; 118:19).
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Ps.122.3
122:3 In the time of David and Solomon, Jerusalem was renowned as a place of security (1 Kgs 10:6-7).
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Cross Reference8 items
exodus 23:17
exodus 23:17
exodus 23:19
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exodus 34:26
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deuteronomy 16:16
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1 kings 3:28
1 kings 10:6-7
1 kings 10:6-7
psalms 9:14
psalms 9:14
psalms 50:14
psalms 50:14