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Psalm 76:2
ESV His abode has been established in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion.
NIV His tent is in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion.
NASB His tabernacle is in Salem; His dwelling place also is in Zion.
CSB His tent is in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion.
NLT Jerusalem is where he lives; Mount Zion is his home.
KJV In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.
NKJV In Salem also is His tabernacle, And His dwelling place in Zion.

What does Psalm 76:2 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 76, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 76:1–3 extols God as the Lord of Judah and Israel. Terms such as Zion and Salem are references to the city of Jerusalem. The psalm likely refers to the miraculous defeat of Assyrian invaders during the reign of Hezekiah (2 Kings 18—19). There, God's angel ravaged a massive army, overnight, leading to a retreat the next morning. All the Assyrian weapons were useless against the Lord, who was known by His people.
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Chapter Summary
The psalmist celebrates the defeat of God's enemies by declaring that the people of Israel know their Lord. The psalm refers to soldiers, horses, and weapons being entirely neutralized. God's judgment is unstoppable. The entire earth is encouraged to honor the Lord, who has the power to overcome any earthly king. This psalm shares themes with Psalms 46 and 83, which also appear to address a miraculous defeat of the Assyrians (2 Kings 18—19).
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