Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 48:1-3
1-3. These verses declare the glory of God in Zion, and the glory of Zion in the whole earth, first, for her strength and beauty, but chiefly as the abode and city of God. Thus the glory of God and of his Church is shown to be inseparable. Joy of the whole earth The strength of Jerusalem was the admiration of the nations, but probably “joy of the whole earth” should read, “joy of the” whole land, namely, of Palestine. To the Hebrew only it could be a “joy.” The sides of the north The... read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Psalms 48:3
God is known in her palaces for a refuge.Known — By long experience.Palaces — Possibly he may point at the king's palace and the temple, which was the palace of the king of heaven; which two palaces God did in a singular manner protect, and by protecting them, protected the whole city and people. read more