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Psalm Ps. 87. This is a psalm celebrating Zion as the chosen city of God. It looks forward to people of all nations—even nations that have been Israel’s enemies—becoming citizens of this city (carrying forward the ideas of 86:9).
Ps. 87:1–3 The opening section describes Zion, the capital of God’s people, as the city God founded, the city whose gates the Lord loves, the city of God. Its location on the holy mount shows why it is so glorious: it is the place of the temple, where God’s people meet him.
Ps. 87:4–6 The second section is startling. One expects a reference to those who know me, but the list is composed of Gentile nations. Yet, the Most High himself will establish Zion, in order to allow the peoples to be treated as born in her, as Israelites. When the people of God sing this psalm, they stay focused on their God-given purpose, to be a light for the Gentiles; see note on 86:8–10.
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