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Jerusalem: Center of Justice
Commentators explain that this verse highlights Jerusalem's dual role as both the religious and civil capital. The "thrones of judgment" refer to the established courts where the royal family of David administered justice for the entire nation, providing stability and order.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 122:5
18th Century
Theologian
For there are set — Margin: Do sit. The Hebrew is, “For there sit thrones for judgment.” They are established there; or, that is the appoint…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 122:5
19th Century
Bishop
Thrones. —Jerusalem, at first a cause of wonder as a city, is now to the pilgrims a cause of admiration as the capital. T…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 122:5
19th Century
Preacher
The preaching of the gospel is like the setting up of a throne of judgment, for the Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any tw…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 122:5
16th Century
Theologian
For there were set thrones for judgment. He means that the throne of the kingdom was fixed or established in Jerusalem, or that it had its…
John Gill
On Psalms 122:5
17th Century
Pastor
For there are set thrones of judgment
In Jerusalem as the Targum; here were courts of judicature, and thrones for th…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 122:1–5
17th Century
Minister
The pleasure and profit from means of grace, should make us disregard trouble and fatigue in going to them; and we should encourage one another to …