Psalm 48:2-4
Lexham English Bible
2 Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth,
is Mount Zion,[a] in the far north,[b]
the city of the great king.
3 God is in her citadels;
he is known as a high stronghold.
4 For see, the kings assembled;[c]
they advanced together.
Footnotes
- Psalm 48:2 Literally “the mountain of Zion”
- Psalm 48:2 Literally “far of north”; the word translated “north” could refer to Mount Zaphon
- Psalm 48:4 That is, preparing for battle
Psalm 48:2-4
New International Version
2 Beautiful(A) in its loftiness,
the joy of the whole earth,
like the heights of Zaphon[a](B) is Mount Zion,(C)
the city of the Great King.(D)
3 God is in her citadels;(E)
he has shown himself to be her fortress.(F)
4 When the kings joined forces,
when they advanced together,(G)
Footnotes
- Psalm 48:2 Zaphon was the most sacred mountain of the Canaanites.
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