Psalms 137:1

RIVERS OF BABYLON] _The_ river was the Euphrates, from which branched off a network of canals, on whose banks grew the willows here referred to. These were a species of poplar.... [ Continue Reading ]

Psalms 137:1-9

A lifelike memorial of the bitter experiences of exile concluding with (_a_) a strong expression of patriotism, and (_b_) an outburst of hatred against the enemies of Jerusalem. Probably written soon after the exile.... [ Continue Reading ]

Psalms 137:7

THE CHILDREN OF EDOM IN THE DAY] RV 'against the children of Edom the day,' i.e. the day of the destruction of Jerusalem by the Chaldeans (2 Kings 25:8), when Edom rejoiced at its fall: see Obadiah 1:10.... [ Continue Reading ]

Psalms 137:9

STONES] RV 'rocks.' We cannot defend this terrible curse, but the cruelties of these Eastern oppressors were a provocation which fortunately we cannot now realise.... [ Continue Reading ]

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