KJV ORIGINAL
Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jerusalem is built as a city that is united and closely connected together:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is praising Jerusalem as a city that stands strong and unified, with all its parts working together as one.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during or after the reign of King David when Jerusalem had become the political and religious center of Israel. The city represented God's dwelling place on earth through the temple, and pilgrims would travel there for major festivals. The 'compact' or unified nature of Jerusalem symbolized the unity of the twelve tribes of Israel coming together in worship.
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