Psalms 78:69

"But chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion which he loved."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights God's choice of King David from the tribe of Judah and His affection for Jerusalem (Mount Zion), setting the stage for the lineage of kingship and the eventual establishment of the city as the capital of Israel, foreshadowing significant events including the Messiah's rule. This selection underscores both divine sovereignty and a special covenantal relationship with the people of Judah.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

And he built his sanctuary -His holy place; that is, his tabernacle. The temple was not then built; and, when reared, it was not on Mount Zion, but on Mount Moriah. The name Zion, however, was often given to the whole city. Like high palaces -The word palaces is not in the original. The Hebrew means simply high places, like hills or mountains. The meaning is, that his sanctuary was exalted, as if it were placed on a high hill. It was a conspicuous object; it could be seen from afar; it was the most prominent thing in the land. See the notes atIsaiah 2:2. Like the earth -Permanent and established. Which he hath established for ever -Margin, as in Hebrew, founded.

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