Psalms 149:1-9

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[1] Praise Yahweh! Sing to Yahweh a new song, His praise in the assembly of the saints. [2] Let Israel rejoice in him who made them. Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. [3] Let them praise his name in the dance! Let them sing praises to him with tambourine and harp! [4] For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation. [5] Let the saints rejoice in honor. Let them sing for joy on their beds. [6] May the high praises of God be in their mouths, And a two-edged sword in their hand; [7] To execute vengeance on the nations, And punishments on the peoples; [8] To bind their kings with chains, And their nobles with fetters of iron; [9] To execute on them the written judgment. All his saints have this honor. Praise Yah!

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Zion is Jerusalem, especially the hill associated with David’s city and later the temple, representing the gathered people and dwelling place of God. In this psalm, Zion’s “children” are called to rejoice in their Maker and King as God’s covenant people celebrate his saving rule and righteous judgment.

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Psalms 149:1-9 mentions Zion.