As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah.
What we had heard about turned out to be true when we saw it ourselves in the city of the LORD Almighty, in the city of our God. God will make it secure forever. (Pause and think about this.)
The writer is saying that God's promises about His holy city proved to be true when they witnessed them firsthand, and God will protect this city forever.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during or after a time when Jerusalem was miraculously delivered from enemy attack, possibly during King Hezekiah's reign when the Assyrian army was defeated. The people had heard stories and prophecies about God's protection of Jerusalem, and now they had witnessed His deliverance with their own eyes. Jerusalem was considered God's dwelling place on earth, the location of the temple where His presence resided.
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