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Psalms 126:1

Psalms 126:1
A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion,.... Or returned the Jews from their captivity in Babylon; who are called Zion, from the city of David, built on Mount Zion, which was in Judea, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion - Margin, as in Hebrew, “returned the returning of Zion.” The Hebrew word which is rendered in the text captivity means properly return; and then,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 126:1-3

While the people of Israel were captives in Babylon their harps were hung upon the willow-trees, for then God called to weeping and mourning, then he mourned unto them and they lamented; but now that…