Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.
Look, we heard about it in Ephratah, and we found it in the fields of the forest.
The writer is describing how they heard about and discovered something precious (likely the ark of God) in a rural, wooded area.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of Psalm 132, this verse is part of a song of ascents sung by pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem, likely recalling the history of the Ark of the Covenant. Ephrathah refers to the ancient region around Bethlehem, associated with early events in Israel's history, while the "fields of the wood" probably alludes to Kirjath-jearim, where the Ark was kept before King David brought it to Jerusalem. This reflects the cultural importance of the Ark as a symbol of God's presence among His people.
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