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
In the context of ancient Israel, Psalms 48 was likely written during a time of threat to Jerusalem, such as the Assyrian siege in the 8th century BC, to celebrate God's miraculous protection of the city. The verse draws on oral traditions and eyewitness accounts of God's deliverance, affirming that Jerusalem, as the city of God, was established under His covenant. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's faithfulness to His chosen people and their holy site.
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