They saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled, and hasted away.
They saw it and were amazed; they became frightened and quickly ran away.
This verse describes how enemies who came to attack God's city were so overwhelmed by what they saw that they fled in terror.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 48 is a song of praise written by the sons of Korah, celebrating the majesty and security of Jerusalem as God's chosen city amid potential threats from enemies. In this verse, it describes how invading kings saw the city, were struck with awe by its divine protection, and fled in haste, likely reflecting historical events like the Assyrian siege during King Hezekiah's reign, where God supernaturally defended Jerusalem. This highlights God's role as the ultimate protector of His people in the ancient Near East.
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