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Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced, Because of your judgments, Yahweh.
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Joy in God's Victory
Commentators explain that the gladness of "Zion" (God's people) stems from hearing the good news of God's expanding kingdom. This joy arises from seeing idolatry overthrown, the Gospel spreading to all nations, and the true God being worshipped. As Albert Barnes notes, whatever extends the worship of the living God is an occasion of gladness for His people.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Zion heard, and was glad - The good news came to Zion that all the idols of the pagans were confounded or overcome: that is, that t…
19th Century
Anglican
Zion heard. —See Psalm 48:11, Note.
16th Century
Protestant
Zion heard, and was glad. In the former part of the psalm, he had spoken of that joy which should be common to all the world. Now he makes…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Zion heard, and was glad Or, the congregation of Zion, as the Targum; the church of Christ, and the members of it, called Zion…
The faithful servants of God may well rejoice and be glad, because he is glorified; and whatever tends to his honor, is his people's pleasure. Care…
