Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 87:1-7
Psalms 87:0 Citizens of God’s cityThis psalm looks forward to the gathering of people of all nations into Zion, the city of God. It is a picture of God’s gracious act in welcoming all who want to be his people, regardless of their nationality (cf. Matthew 8:11; Matthew 28:19; Galatians 3:28; Galatians 4:26; Ephesians 2:13-19; Revelation 21:22-24).God loves his city, the place where he dwells among his people (1-3). He brings men and women from former enemy nations and places them in his city... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 87:3
Psalms 87:3. Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God “As the prophet began, in a rapture, to speak of the holy city, so now, in a fresh transport, he changes the person, and suddenly addresses himself to it. The old Jerusalem was the city of God, and glorious things were therefore said of it by the Spirit. “Pleasant for situation, and magnificent in its buildings, it was the delight of nations, the joy of the whole earth; there was the royal residence of the kings of Judah;... read more