Sons of Korah
Authors of the Psalm.
The Sons of Korah are credited with writing this Psalm, which celebrates Zion as the city of God.
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Key Figures — Psalms 87
7 figures
Zion
The city of God, central to the Psalm's theme.
Zion is depicted as the beloved city of God, where He has established His foundation and where people from various nations are born anew.
Related passagesRahab
Symbolic representation of Egypt.
Rahab is used metaphorically to represent Egypt, one of the nations mentioned as acknowledging Zion.
Babylon
One of the nations acknowledging Zion.
Babylon is mentioned as one of the foreign nations that will recognize the significance of Zion.
Philistia
One of the nations acknowledging Zion.
Philistia is listed among the nations that will recognize Zion's importance.
Related passagesTyre
One of the nations acknowledging Zion.
Tyre is mentioned as a nation that will acknowledge Zion, highlighting its universal significance.
Related passagesCush
One of the nations acknowledging Zion.
Cush is included among the nations that will recognize Zion, symbolizing the reach of God's kingdom.