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Psalm 76. This is a hymn celebrating Zion as the place God has chosen to dwell, and the capital of the people he has chosen to bless and protect; it is a companion to Psalms 46; 48; 87; 122. The psalm is suited to an occasion in which God has delivered Zion from invaders. The congregation that sings this will marvel at the privilege of going to Zion and worshiping there, and will thank God for it.

76:1-2 God Has Made His Abode in Zion. The Maker of heaven and earth, to whom all mankind belongs, has chosen one people, Judah (which represents all Israel), and one particular spot called Salem (an old name for Jerusalem, Gen. 14:18) or Zion, to be his dwelling place. The OT is clear that this does not confine God in any way (1 Kings 8:27-30; Isa. 66:1-2); rather, it is the means by which his people have access to his presence.