Psalms 48:1, The ornaments and privileges of the church. This Psalm is supposed to have been sung at the dedication of the second temple; though some think it was composed on the victory obtained by Jehoshaphat.
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Psalms 48
Psalms 48 — Overview
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Psalms 48 — OverviewPsalms 48 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThis psalm, as the two former, is a triumphant song; some think it was
penned on occasion of Jehoshaphat's victory (2 Chron. xx.), others of
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grandeur of that city; but he begins with the praises of God and his
greatness (v. 1), and ends with the praises of God and his goodness, v.…Psalms 48:1Psalms 48:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryGreat is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; rather, great is the Lord, and greatly is he praised. The psalmist speaks of what is, not of what ought to be. Jehoshaphat had solemnly praised God for the deliverance from…Psalms 48:1-14Psalms 48:1-14 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION
HERE we have another psalm of thanksgiving for a deliverance, but not apparently for the same deliverance as gave occasion for either of the two preceding psalms. Israel had now been delivered from a…Psalms 48:1-14Psalms 48:1-14 · The Pulpit CommentaryGod's own Church the object of his special care.
In this psalm, which is both song and psalm, and is one of those "for the sons of Korah," there is a general theme, illustrated by a reference to some historic event.…