Introduction

David's Psalm about Jerusalem.

Verses
1I was glad when they said to me,
“Let’s go to the LORD’s house!”
2Our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem,
3Jerusalem, that is built as a city that is compact together,
4where the tribes go up, even the LORD’s tribes,
according to an ordinance for Israel,
to give thanks to the LORD’s name.
5For there are set thrones for judgement,
the thrones of David’s house.
6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
Those who love you will prosper.
7Peace be within your walls,
and prosperity within your palaces.
8For my brothers’ and companions’ sakes,
I will now say, “Peace be within you.”
9For the sake of the house of the LORD our God,
I will seek your good.

Questions

1. What made David glad?

v 1 I was glad when they said to me,
“Let’s go to the LORD’s house!”

2. Where are the thrones of judgement set?

v 3 Jerusalem, that is built as a city that is compact together,

v 5 For there are set thrones for judgement,
the thrones of David’s house.

3. How many times is the word peace used in this Psalm?

v 6 to 8 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem ... Peace be within your walls ... I will now say, “Peace be within you.”

3 times

 

Summary Points

  • v 1 to 5 David acknowledges Jerusalem as the centre of rulership and worship
  • v 6 to 9 A prayer for the time when Jerusalem is finally at peace

 Timeline 1050 BC

The audio version uses Yahweh instead of LORD. This reflects the original Hebrew language.

Audio