Psalms 76:2 - Exposition

In Salem; i.e. Jerusalem. "Salem" was probably a shortened form of the full and complete name, like "Peer" for "Baalpeor," "Maachah" for "Aram-Maa-chah," "El Kuds" for "Beit-el-Kuds," and the like. (So Professor Cheyne.) "Salem" is the peaceful place, the place where God's presence breathed peace and tranquillity. It is only used here and in Genesis 14:11 . Is his tabernacle; literally, his tent (comp. Psalms 15:1 ; Psalms 27:5 , Psalms 27:6 ; Psalms 61:4 ). The temple is meant, as even Professor Cheyne sees. It took the place of the original "tabernacle," and was modelled upon it. And his dwelling place in Zion ; or, " his lair " (comp. Psalms 104:22 ).