Psalm 76:2
New Living Translation
2 Jerusalem[a] is where he lives;
Mount Zion is his home.
Footnotes
- 76:2 Hebrew Salem, another name for Jerusalem.
Genesis 14:18
New Living Translation
18 And Melchizedek, the king of Salem and a priest of God Most High,[a] brought Abram some bread and wine.
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Isaiah 12:6
New Living Translation
6 Let all the people of Jerusalem[a] shout his praise with joy!
For great is the Holy One of Israel who lives among you.”
Footnotes
- 12:6 Hebrew Zion.
Psalm 132:13-14
New Living Translation
13 For the Lord has chosen Jerusalem[a];
he has desired it for his home.
14 “This is my resting place forever,” he said.
“I will live here, for this is the home I desired.
Footnotes
- 132:13 Hebrew Zion.
2 Chronicles 6:6
New Living Translation
6 But now I have chosen Jerusalem as the place for my name to be honored, and I have chosen David to be king over my people Israel.’”
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Hebrews 7:1-2
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Melchizedek Is Greater Than Abraham
7 This Melchizedek was king of the city of Salem and also a priest of God Most High. When Abraham was returning home after winning a great battle against the kings, Melchizedek met him and blessed him. 2 Then Abraham took a tenth of all he had captured in battle and gave it to Melchizedek. The name Melchizedek means “king of justice,” and king of Salem means “king of peace.”
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Lamentations 2:6
New Living Translation
6 He has broken down his Temple
as though it were merely a garden shelter.
The Lord has blotted out all memory
of the holy festivals and Sabbath days.
Kings and priests fall together
before his fierce anger.
Psalm 27:5
New Living Translation
5 For he will conceal me there when troubles come;
he will hide me in his sanctuary.
He will place me out of reach on a high rock.
Psalm 9:11
New Living Translation
11 Sing praises to the Lord who reigns in Jerusalem.[a]
Tell the world about his unforgettable deeds.
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