Psalms 122:4

"Jerusalem is built as a city that is compact together,"

Key Reflection

This verse symbolizes unity and cohesion within Jerusalem, suggesting that when the city's inhabitants come together in harmony, they form a strong, inseparable community. It foreshadows the idea of a united people dedicated to God, which is central to the theme of Psalms and the broader biblical narrative of Israel’s covenant with God.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Whither the tribes -The twelve tribes of the children of Israel. Go up -To the great feasts and festivals of the nation. SeeExodus 23:17. This language of going up is such as would be used anywhere respecting the capital of a nation - as it is now of London; but it was literally true of Jerusalem, since it was elevated far above most parts of the land. The tribes of the Lord, unto the testimony of Israel -The “ark of testimony;” the ark within which were the tables of stone, containing the law considered as God’s testimony or witnessing as to justice, right, equity, duty, truth. SeeExodus 16:34;Exodus 25:16,Exodus 25:21;Exodus 40:3,Exodus 40:20;Exodus 30:6,Exodus 30:36;Exodus 31:18.

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