Psa 48:2, 50:2 | JFB | STEP | 2, 3. situation —literally, "elevation." joy of, &c.—source of joy. sides of the north —poetically for eminent, lofty, distinguished, as the ancients believed the north to be the highest part of the earth (compare ).

Psalms 48:2

2, 3. situation—literally, "elevation."

joy of, &c.—source of joy.

sides of the north—poetically for eminent, lofty, distinguished, as the ancients believed the north to be the highest part of the earth (compare Isa 14:13).

Psalms 50:2

1-4. The description of this majestic appearance of God resembles that of His giving the law (compare Ex 19:16; 20:18; De 32:1).