What happensPermalink
The singer praises God for protecting Israel, and Jerusalem in particular, from an invading army. He exults that God has chosen one people—Judah—and one place—Zion—to dwell. In response to His awe-inspiring works, the psalm calls for worship and reverence.
Why it mattersPermalink
This psalm likely recalls God’s defense of Jerusalem, possibly Sennacherib’s defeat (2 Kings 19:35), but also speaks more broadly of God’s ongoing protection of His people. The shattering of weapons (v.3) and stilling of human wrath (v.10) prefigure Christ’s victory over sin and death, where God’s power brings peace and reverence (Colossians 2:15).
Key versePermalink
His abode has been established in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion.