Bible Strands
Psalms 76:2
His tent is in Salem, His dwelling place in Zion.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Asaph addresses Judah and Israel immediately after declaring that God is known and honored in their territory, just before describing His defeat of enemy armies.
The words — The Hebrew terms סֻכּ֑וֹ (su.Ko), literally “his tent,” and מְעוֹנָתוֹ (me.'o.na.To), literally “His dwelling place,” specify the location of God’s presence.
The thread — The text links Salem and Zion to earlier biblical geography, noting Salem as the city ruled by Melchizedek (Genesis 14:18), Zion as the locale where the Holy One of Israel is celebrated (Isaiah 12:6), and Jerusalem as the city chosen for God’s Name and David’s rule (2 Chronicles 6:6).
Why it lands — The verse requires a reader to recognize that God’s chosen presence is anchored in specific historical locations, establishing a concrete basis for worship and military deliverance.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.
Cross-references
- Genesis 14:18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High—
- Isaiah 12:6 Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.”
- 2 Chronicles 6:6 But now I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’
- Psalms 132:13 For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home:
- Psalms 9:11 Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the nations.
- Psalms 27:5 For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.
- Lamentations 2:6 He has laid waste His tabernacle like a garden booth; He has destroyed His place of meeting. The LORD has made Zion forget her appointed feasts and Sabbaths. In His fierce anger He has despised both king and priest.
- Hebrews 7:1 This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,