Introduction
David's Psalm about Jerusalem.
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
The audio version uses Yahweh instead of LORD. This reflects the original Hebrew language.