Lux Domini

Psalms 87

1 His foundation is in the holy mountains.   2 The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.   3 Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.   4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.   5 And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.   6 The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.   7 As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee.  

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Glossary

Zion Place v. 2, 5
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
City People v. 3
The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).
Babylon Place v. 4
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.
Cush Place v. 4
Country of burnt faces; the Greek word by which the Hebrew Cush is rendered. Modern identification: Meroe.
Egypt Place v. 4
The land of the Nile and the pyramids, the oldest kingdom of which we have any record, holds a place of great significance in Scripture. Modern identification: Ain Shams.
Jerusalem Place v. 4, 6-7
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
Philistia Place v. 4
Biblical region. Modern identification: Tel Ashkelon.
Tyre Place v. 4
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tyre.