BBE Image Bible : Scripture in Images Psalms 137:1
1. By the rivers of Babylon we were seated, weeping at the memory of Zion,
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Summary: Psalm 137 is a poignant expression of the sorrow and longing of the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. The chapter opens with the captives sitting by the rivers of Babylon, weeping as they remember Zion, highlighting their deep emotional pain and loss. The imagery of hanging their harps on willows symbolizes their inability to find joy in a foreign land, reflecting the profound grief over their homeland and the destruction of Jerusalem. The psalm also addresses the mocking of their captors, who demanded songs of joy, prompting the Israelites to question how they could sing the Lord's song in a foreign land. This underscores a theme of identity and the struggle to maintain faith and cultural identity amidst suffering and displacement. The latter part of the psalm shifts to a cry for justice against the Babylonians, expressing a desire for retribution and the longing for restoration of their homeland. Overall, Psalm 137 captures the tension between lament and hope, emphasizing the anguish of exile while reaffirming the deep connection to Zion.
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