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Psalm 114:2
ESV Judah became his sanctuary, Israel his dominion.
NIV Judah became God’s sanctuary, Israel his dominion.
NASB Judah became His sanctuary; Israel, His dominion.
CSB Judah became his sanctuary, Israel, his dominion.
NLT the land of Judah became God’s sanctuary, and Israel became his kingdom.
KJV Judah was his sanctuary, and Israel his dominion.
NKJV Judah became His sanctuary, And Israel His dominion.

What does Psalm 114:2 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 114; verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 114:1–4 recalls Israel's rescue from a long period of suffering under another nation: Egypt. The psalmist hints at the parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14:21), the drying of the Jordan river (Joshua 3:13), and the earthquakes at Sinai (Exodus 19:18).
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Chapter Summary
The psalm begins by recalling the Israelites' departure from Egypt (Exodus 12:41). Jacob was the father of all the twelve tribes of Israel (Genesis 32:28) Israel's alienation is emphasized by mentioning the foreign language of Egypt. As part of their exodus journey, Israel saw sea waters part (Exodus 14:21). The Jordan River opened for the Israelites when they entered Canaan (Joshua 3:13). God delivered His messages to them, in part, while in the presence of earthquakes (Exodus 19:18).
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