Psalms 87:4

I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 87:4

BSB
"I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me-along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush-when I say, 'This one was born in Zion.'"
AKJV
I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.
CPDV
I will be mindful of Rahab and of Babylon knowing me. Behold, the foreigners, and Tyre, and the people of the Ethiopians: these have been there.
ERV
I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon as among them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this one was born there.
NHEB
I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Look, Philistia, Tyre, and also Ethiopia: "This one was born there."
SMT
I will make mention of Rahab and Babel to those knowing me: behold the rovers, and Tyre, with Cush; this was born there.

Commentary for Psalms 87:4

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Overview of Psalms 87:4
Summary
Listing of distant nations recognized as Zion inhabitants
Place
Zion
Event
Nations counted as Zion residents
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative