Psalm 97 starts by extolling Yahweh’s supremacy over the world (vv. 1-7, 9), and this leads to an acknowledgement of his special role for Israel, with Zion/Jerusalem at its centre as his dwelling place (v. 8; note that the word ‘daughters’ is often used for villages, e.g. Josh. 15:45; 17:11, 16; Num 32:42; note also [...]
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