Psalm 122:5 · KJV

"For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David."

King James Version

Passage Context

³Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:

⁴Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD.

⁵For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

⁶Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

⁷Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.

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justice

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leadership

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DavidBoth

The second king of Israel, known for his leadership, poetry, and a heart for God. He is a central figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 16:1

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The ancient city that became the capital of Israel and a central place for worship and governance.

typology

The thrones of judgment can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's reign and authority as the ultimate judge.

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