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Psalms 48:1
"Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness."
"In the city of our God, in the mountain of His holiness. Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, Is Mount Zion, on the sides of the north, The city of the great King.” Psalm 48:1, 2 . PP 539.2"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 48:1.
Psalms 48:2
"Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King."
"From his palace David looked out upon his capital—“beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, ... the city of the great King.” Psalm 48:2 . He shuddered at the thought of exposing it to carnage and devastation. Should he call to his help the subjects still loyal to his throne, and make a stand to hold his capital? Should he permit Jerusalem to be deluged with blood? His decision was taken. The horrors of war should not fall upon the chosen city. He would leave Jerusalem, and then test the fidelity of his people, giving them an opportunity to rally to his support. In this great crisis it was his duty to God and to his people to maintain the authority with which Heaven had invested him. The issue of the conflict he would trust with God. PP 731.2"
The EGW passage directly quotes Psalm 48:2, using it to describe Jerusalem and David's perspective on his capital city.
"In the city of our God, in the mountain of His holiness. Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, Is Mount Zion, on the sides of the north, The city of the great King.” Psalm 48:1, 2 . PP 539.2"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 48:2.
From the crest of Olivet, Jesus looked upon Jerusalem. Fair and peaceful was the scene spread out before Him. It was the season of the Passover, and from all lands the children of Jacob had gathered there to celebrate the great national festival. In the midst of gardens and vineyards, and green slopes studded with pilgrims’ tents, rose the terraced hills, the stately palaces, and massive bulwarks of Israel's capital. The daughter of Zion seemed in her pride to say, I sit a queen and shall see no sorrow; as lovely then, and deeming herself as secure in Heaven's favor, as when, ages before, the royal minstrel sang: “Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount Zion, ... the city of the great King.” Psalm 48:2 . In full view were the magnificent buildings of the temple. The rays of the setting sun lighted up the snowy whiteness of its marble walls and gleamed from golden gate and tower and pinnacle. “The perfection of beauty” it stood, the pride of the Jewish nation. What…
Ellen White directly references Psalms 48:2 in this passage.
"When the procession reached the brow of the hill, and was about to descend into the city, Jesus halted, and all the multitude with Him. Before them lay Jerusalem in its glory, now bathed in the light of the declining sun. The temple attracted all eyes. In stately grandeur it towered above all else, seeming to point toward heaven as if directing the people to the only true and living God. The temple had long been the pride and glory of the Jewish nation. The Romans also prided themselves in its magnificence. A king appointed by the Romans had united with the Jews to rebuild and embellish it, and the emperor of Rome had enriched it with his gifts. Its strength, richness, and magnificence had made it one of the wonders of the world. DA 575.1"
Both passages describe the beauty and significance of Jerusalem, although from different perspectives. The Psalm speaks of Zion's beauty, while EGW describes the temple's grandeur. There's a thematic overlap in highlighting the city's importance and visual appeal.
Psalms 48:10
"According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness."
"“According to Thy name, O God, So is Thy praise unto the ends of the earth: Thy right hand is full of righteousness. Let Mount Zion rejoice, Let the daughters of Judah be glad, Because of Thy judgments.... PK 203.3"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 48:10.
Psalms 48:10-14
"According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness. Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments. Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof. Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the generation following. For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death."
"“This God is our God for ever and ever: He will be our guide even unto death.” Psalm 48:10-14 . PK 203.4"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 48:10-14 in this passage.
Psalms 48:14
"For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death."
"“This God is our God for ever and ever: He will be our guide even unto death.” Psalm 46:1, 2 ; 46:4-7 , R.V., margin; 48:14 . Ed 165.9"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 48:14.
"“This God is our God for ever and ever: He will be our guide even unto death.” Psalm 48:10-14 . PK 203.4"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 48:14.
"“This God is our God for ever and ever: He will be our guide even unto death.” Psalm 48:14 . 8T 278.5"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 48:14 in this passage.