New English Translation
Psalms 76:2
2He lives in Salem; he dwells in Zion.
Psalms 76:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.
- New International Version (NIV)His tent is in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion.
- English Standard Version (ESV)His abode has been established in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion.
- New King James Version (NKJV)In Salem also is His tabernacle, And His dwelling place in Zion.
Context of Psalms 76:2
1God has revealed himself in Judah; in Israel his reputation is great. He lives in Salem; he dwells in Zion. 3There he shattered the arrows, the shield, the sword, and the rest of the weapons of war. (Selah) 4You shine brightly and reveal your majesty, as you descend from the hills where you killed your prey.
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וַיְהִ֣י בְשָׁלֵ֣ם סֻכּ֑וֹ וּמְע֖וֹנָת֣וֹ בְצִיּֽוֹן׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 76:2
- Genesis 14:18Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (Now he was the priest of the Most High God.)
- Hebrews 7:1Now this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, met Abraham as he was returning from defeating the kings and blessed him.
- Psalms 132:13Certainly the Lord has chosen Zion; he decided to make it his home.
- 2 Chronicles 6:6But now I have chosen Jerusalem as a place to live, and I have chosen David to lead my people Israel.’
- Isaiah 12:6Cry out and shout for joy, O citizens of Zion, for the Holy One of Israel acts mightily among you!”
Commentaries on Psalms 76:2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2In Salem also is his tabernacle - Salem was the ancient name of Zebus, afterward called Jerusalem. Here was the tabernacle set up; but afterwards, when the temple was built on Mount Zion, there was his habitation. The Psalm was evidently composed after the building of Solomon's temple.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2In Salem also - This was the ancient name for Jerusalem, and is evidently so used here. It continued to be given to the town until the time of David, when it was called “Jerusalem.” See the notes at Isaiah 1:1. The word properly means “peace,” and is so rendered here by the Septuagint, ̓ ̓́ͅ ̔ ́ ́͂ en eirēnē ho topos autou - “his place is in peace.” There may have been an allusion here to that ancient signification of the name, as being more poetical…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-3God's victory over Zion's enemies hints at his future victory over all his enemies worldwide.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-121-2. These well-known terms denote God's people and Church and His intimate and glorious relations to them.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 76
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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