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Psalm 87 Citizens of God’s city
This psalm looks forward to the gathering of people of all nations into Zion, the city of God.
It is a picture of God’s gracious act in welcoming all who want to be his people, regardless of their nationality (cf. Matt 8:11; 28:19; Gal 3:28; 4:26; Eph 2:13-19; Rev 21:22-24).
God loves his city, the place where he dwells among his people (Ps 87:1-3).
He brings men and women from former enemy nations and places them in his city (Ps 87:4).
He gives them equal rights as his children along with the faithful of Israel and those of other, far off nations (Ps 87:5-6).
All the faithful rejoice together in the refreshment and delight of God’s city (Ps 87:7).