KJV ORIGINAL
And he brought them to the border of his sanctuary, even to this mountain, which his right hand had purchased.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he brought them to the border of his holy land, to this mountain that his powerful hand had won for them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is describing how he brought his people to the promised land and the holy mountain he had conquered for them.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm recounts Israel's journey from Egypt to the promised land under Moses and Joshua. The 'mountain' likely refers to Mount Zion in Jerusalem or the broader hill country of Canaan that God gave to Israel. The phrase 'his right hand had purchased' refers to God's mighty power in conquering the land from other nations.
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