KJV ORIGINAL
Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Because of your temple in Jerusalem, kings will bring gifts to you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse declares that God's presence in Jerusalem will be so powerful that even mighty kings from other nations will come to honor Him with gifts.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written during or after King David's time, celebrating God's victories and looking forward to Jerusalem becoming the center of worship. The temple mentioned here refers to the future permanent temple that Solomon would build to replace the portable tabernacle. Ancient Near Eastern culture commonly showed respect and submission to powerful rulers by bringing tribute gifts.
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