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2018 July 31
Psalm 87



Bedouin at an Oasis with Pyramids (1902)
David Bates (1840-1921)
Realism Style; Birmingham School of Landscape Artists
Isle of Wight Council Heritage Service, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom
Image Source: Athenaeum

     [ Illustration: Today's painting of an oasis reflects the closing statement of the Psalm below, which metaphorically represents Zion as an oasis of joy. ]



SPECIAL NOTE:

[ I will again be working through the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. I will be adding links, resources, images, and the like, upgrading the former work-through which began with the 2013-10-12 posting which can be found, along with the full Genesis to Revelation postings, in the Archive Page. Postings will be at midnight Eastern Time, as I am able. However, no chapters will be skipped, even though a posting may be late. And all postings will be housed in the Archive Page. ]



     Explanation: In Psalm 87, the Psalmist speaks of God's favor upon Zion and of the honor of being born there.
     The Psalmist tells us how greatly the LORD loves Zion, preferring it above all other locations in the land of Israel. Zion, God's city, has a glorious reputation (1-3).
     Many are proud of being born in cities and regions such as Rahab, Babylon, Philistia, Tyre, and Ethiopia. Likewise, many are proud to be born in Zion because God himself will establish her. And, when the LORD counts his people, he will note that the Psalmist was born there (4-6).
     The singers and the musicians will be there. And, in Zion, all of the springs (fountains) of the Psalmist are there. This image means that, to the Psalmist, every place but Zion is a desert; but Zion is an oasis filled with springs of water (7).


     [ Sermons: J Ligon Duncan III. Various. ]



Bible Chronologies -- Genesis to Revelation

[Traditional Patriarchal Chronology. Judges Period Chronology 1. Judges Period Chronology 2. Kings of Judah and Israel #1. Kings of Judah and Israel #2].

[Post Exile Chronology 1. Post Exile Chronology 2. Post Exile Chronology 3.]

[Prophets Chronology 1. Prophets Chronology 2. Prophets Chronology 3. Prophets Chronology 4.]

[Intertestamental Period Chronology 1. Intertestamental Period Chronology 2. Intertestamental Period Chronology 3.
Intertestamental Period Chronology 4. Intertestamental Period Chronology 5.]

[New Testament Chronology 1. New Testament Chronology 2. New Testament Chronology 3. New Testament Chronology 4. New Testament Chronology 5.]



RESOURCES

PLEASE NOTE: Use the resources on this and other sites thoughtfully, particularly the commentaries and encyclopedias. I have attempted to list conservative, scholarly resources. However, some providers use liberal or liberal-influenced commentaries such as the Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges (in Bible Hub). Such commentaries are undoubtedly included by the provider for the wealth of useful information and comments which they provide. By consulting several commentaries, it should be fairly easy to sort out the wheat from the chaff. If, however, you would like personal assistance, write to me at AD LIB ARTS EMAIL.


          [ THEMATICALLY AND CHRONOLOGICALLY RELATED SCRIPTURES: Psalm 87: Psalm 46. MASCHIL (INSTRUCTION) PSALMS. Psalm 32. Psalm 42. Psalm 44. Psalm 45. Psalm 52. Psalm 53. Psalm 54. Psalm 55. Psalm 74. Psalm 78. Psalm 87. Psalm 88. Psalm 89. Psalm 142. ]
[1] Jeremiah 14:2.
[4] Judges 18:4; Psalm 74:13; Job 9:13; Job 26:12; Genesis 10:6; 2 Kings 19:9.
[6] Ezekiel 13:9; Isaiah 4:3; Psalm 69:28.
[7] Genesis 40:20; Matthew 14:6; Psalm 68:26; Isaiah 48:1; Proverbs 5:16.
     -- From Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers ]


          [ CHRONOLOGY: GENERAL. Patriarchs (Traditional). Judges # 1. Judges # 2. Kings # 1. Kings # 2. Prophets # 1. Prophets # 2. NT # 1. NT # 2. NT # 3. ]

          [ MAPS: Maps # 1. Maps # 2. Maps # 3. Maps # 4. Maps # 5. ]

          [ COMMENTARIES, ETC: GENERAL: Bible Study Tools; Bible Hub: Study Light; Blue Letter Bible // PSALMS: Monergism: Precept Austin: The Treasury of David; John Gill; John Calvin - Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

          [ MUSIC: GENERAL: The Cyber Hymnal // PSALMS: Genevan Psalter (Instrumental). VARIOUS ARTISTS: Micha'el Ben David. Sons of Korah. Fernando Ortega. Janet Isaac Morrison. Music of the Bible Revealed - Suzanne Haik-Vantoura. Dr. David Erb. Gregorian Chants. ]


HARMONY OF THE LAW


John Calvin - CCEL | Analytical Chart - BLB



GOSPEL HARMONIES

Gospel Harmony - Summary | The Harmony of the Gospels - Augustine | Gospel Harmony Chart - Online Bible

Greek Harmony of the Gospels - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF) | Gospel Harmony in English - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF)


HEBREW AND GREEK INTERLINEAR BIBLES


Hebrew and Greek Interlinear Download - Scripture 4 All

Bible Hub Interlinear Hebrew and Greek Bible


Bible Hub Hebrew Interlinear | Scripture 4 All Hebrew Interlinear


Mounce Interlinear | Bible Hub Greek Interlinear | Scripture 4 All Greek Interlinear Bible




Psalm Detailed Outline

THE PSALTER:

(SONGS FOR COVENANT WORSHIP)
Deliverance from Sinners and from Sin

Nearly all the Psalms (except Psalm 90) were written during the 612 year period
from the time of David around 1016 B. C. to the close of the Canon in about 404 B. C.
Psalm 90, according to its superscription, was written by Moses; this may have been around 1406 B. C.

BOOK THREE OF FIVE:
PSALMS 73-89.
1002 - 404 B.C. Israel
God is the Protector of Israel


Psalm 87
The LORD loves Zion.


Map 1: Bible Nations | Map 2: Empire of David and Solomon Map 3: Kingdoms of Judah and Israel | Post Exile Chronology.


1 A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah.




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.


1 A Song or Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, [Transposed From Psalm 88:1 ] *



* NOTE: On Opening and Closing Comments in the Psalms.
[Some commentators take the Psalm in Habakkuk 3 to be a standard model for the Psalms.
Habakkuk's Psalm begins with the name of the composer (Habakkuk) and a musical notation ("upon Shigionoth").
It closes with a dedication or a "send to" notice ("To the chief singer on my stringed instruments").
I have arranged similar material, where it is found in the Psalter, in accord with the model in Habakkuk.]


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