Psalm 48

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 48:1

PSALM 48THE BEAUTY AND GLORY OF ZIONHere we have taken the title that appears in the ASV, because it uses the word "Zion," as a designation of Jerusalem, having a double application, not merely to the earthly Jerusalem, but to the heavenly Jerusalem which is above, "which is our mother" (Galatians 4:26).This psalm, along with Psalms 46 and Psalms 47, forms a trilogy. All three seem to reflect the euphoria of Israel following the miraculous deliverance from the army of Sennacherib. "Psalms 46... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 48:4

A RECENT EXAMPLE OF GOD'S PROTECTION"For, lo, the kings assembled themselves,They passed by altogether.They saw it, then they were amazed;They were dismayed, they hasted away.Trembling took hold of them there.Pain, as of a woman in travail.With the east windThou breakfast the ships of Tarshish.Now have we heard, so have we seenIn the city of Jehovah of hosts, in the city of our God:God will establish it forever.(Selah)"For comment on the first three verses here, see the chapter... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 48:9

EXHORTATION TO PRAISE GOD FOR HIS JUDGMENTS"We have thought on thy lovingkindness, O God,In the midst of thy temple.As is thy name, O God,So is thy praise unto the ends of the earth:Thy right hand is full of righteousness.Let mount Zion be glad,Let the daughters of Jerusalem rejoice,Because of thy righteousness."The cultic notion as applied to this psalm finds here some kind of a drama performed in the temple, ending in a procession around the city. As we have repeatedly noted, there is no... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 48:12

GOD'S GLORY TO BE MADE KNOWN TO POSTERITY"Walk about Zion, and go round about her;Number the towers thereof;Mark ye well her bulwarks;Consider her palaces:That ye may tell it to the generation following.For this God is our God forever and ever:He will be our guide even unto death.""Number the towers ... mark her bulwarks" (Psalms 48:12-13). The pride of the psalmist in the strength of Jerusalem was fully justified. When Vespasian and Titus finally destroyed the city, Titus stated that "Only God... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 48:1

Psalms 48:0. The ornaments and privileges of the church. A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah. Title. קרח לבני מזמור שׁיר Shiir mizmor libnei korach.— This is a triumphant hymn, the author of which is not known, nor the particular time when it was composed. It appears from the contents of it, that it was made upon some providential deliverance which God had given to the city of Jerusalem, when it was violently attacked, or threatened at least, by some very powerful and confederate enemies.... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 48:2

Psalms 48:2. Beautiful for situation, &c.— The expression of mount Sion's being the joy of the whole earth, seems to allude to the promise made to the patriarch, that in his seed all the nations of the earth should be blessed. And the law, the Christian law, may be said literally to have gone out from mount Zion into all lands. On the sides of the north, or north side [lies] the city of the great king, means the city of Jerusalem. It may be asked, why this circumstance is mentioned as an... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 48:7

Psalms 48:7. Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish, &c.— Or, like the east wind, which in a moment dasheth in pieces the ships of Tarshish. Green. I have added, says he, in a moment, because the east wind in those parts is remarkably violent, (comp. Job 27:21.Jeremiah 18:17; Jeremiah 18:17. Isaiah 27:8. Habakkuk 1:9.) and because it more easily conveys to the reader in what point of comparison it lies; namely, in the suddenness of the king's being seized with trembling and fear. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 48:9

Psalms 48:9. We have thought of thy loving-kindness— We were waiting for thy loving-kindness. Green. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 48:10

Psalms 48:10. Thy right hand, &c.— Righteousness consecrates thee. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 48:11-13

Psalms 48:11-13. Let mount Zion rejoice, &c.— Dr. Delaney thinks that these verses allude to the great improvements made at Jerusalem, the temple on mount Moriah, Millo, the house of the forest of Lebanon, the palace of Pharaoh's daughter, and that of Solomon, &c. See b. ii. c. 8. Green renders Psalms 48:11, When the daughter of Sion heard, she rejoiced; the daughters of Judah were transported with joy because of thy judgments. Mudge thinks that the three first verses of this psalm were... read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 48:1

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 48:4

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 48:9

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 48:12

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 48:1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 48:2

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 48:7

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 48:9

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 48:10

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 48:11-13

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