Psalms 137:8

"Remember, LORD, against the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem, who said, “Raze it! Raze it even to its foundation!”"

Key Reflection

This verse speaks of God's people remembering His justice against the Edomites, who rejoiced in the destruction of Jerusalem. It highlights themes of divine retribution and the importance of remembering historical injustices done to God’s chosen ones.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

O daughter of Babylon -That is, Babylon itself; the city of Babylon. On the word “daughter” as thus used, see the notes atIsaiah 1:8. Who art to be destroyed -Certainly to be destroyed; of whose destruction there are fixed and absolute prophecies. See the notes atIsaiah 13:19-22. Happy shall he be that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us -Margin, that recompenseth unto thee thy deed which thou didst to us.

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