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God is the True Fortress
Commentators explain that the 'palaces' were fortified strongholds. The verse's point is that Jerusalem's true security did not come from its impressive architecture or military defenses, but from God Himself. He had proven Himself to be their ultimate 'refuge'—a high, secure tower of safety within those very walls.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 48:3
18th Century
Theologian
God is known in her palaces - The word rendered “palaces” here means properly a fortress, castle, or palace, so called from its height, fr…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 48:3
19th Century
Bishop
Refuge. —See Note, Psalms 46:1. Prominence should be given to the idea of security from height. We might rende…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 48:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. Beautiful for situation, the joy of the w…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 48:3
16th Century
Theologian
God in her palaces is known for a defense (Psalms 48:3). Here the sacred poet again presents, for the purpose of showing the d…
John Gill
On Psalms 48:3
17th Century
Pastor
God is known in her palaces for a refuge . As there were palaces in Jerusalem; see (Psalms 48:13) (122:7) ; s…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 48:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Jerusalem is the city of our God: none on earth render Him due honor except the citizens of the spiritual Jerusalem. Happy is the kingdom, the city…