KJV ORIGINAL
For, lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, the kings gathered together and marched by as one army.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how enemy kings joined forces and advanced together against God's city.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 48 is a hymn of praise attributed to the sons of Korah, celebrating God's protection of Jerusalem as the holy city of Zion. In this verse, it describes kings assembling to attack but ultimately passing by, likely drawing from historical events like the Assyrian siege during Hezekiah's reign, where God miraculously delivered the city. This reflects ancient Israel's experiences of divine intervention against foreign threats, emphasizing God's sovereignty over earthly powers.
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