Psalms Chapter 48 Summary - Key Points & Themes

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Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain, beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth. Kings assembled and fled in terror. We have seen in the city of the LORD what we heard. Walk about Zion; count her towers. This God is our God forever and ever; He will guide us even unto death.

Characters in This Chapter

David

Primary author of the Psalms, writing about half of the collection

Asaph

Levitical musician who wrote twelve psalms about suffering and God's justice

Moses

Author of Psalm 90, reflecting on God's eternity and human frailty

Places in This Chapter

Jerusalem

City of God, site of the temple, focus of pilgrimage psalms

The Temple

Center of worship where many psalms were sung in liturgy

Position in Book

Book IChapters 1-41

Book IIChapters 42-72

Psalms of David and the Sons of Korah, including laments, royal psalms, and praise.

Book IIIChapters 73-89

Book IVChapters 90-106

Book VChapters 107-150