February 24, 2019 · 00:03:38
Tehilim Perek 147 Hello everybody. Today’s NachDaily will discuss Tehilim chapter 147, continuing the Pesukei D’zimra chapters. We are now winding down with the last few chapters in Tehilim. The Shai Lemora explains that this chapter really flows from the previous one, which ended by describing how the world will ultimately accept the kingship of God forever. This perek relates how pleasant it is to actually sing to God, as at the time of the final redemption, mankind will be drawn to sing His praises. During the process of the final redemption, all will recognize that the ingathering of the exiles and the rebuilding of Yerushalayim was the Hand of God. God deeply cares about the Jewish people, and counts them as He does the stars. The nations possessing humility will ultimately be elevated, while the negative nations will be brought down by Him. Understanding how much God does for the Jewish people, it is fitting to play musical instruments and sing to Him. As God is omnipotent, He doesn’t value physical strength, but those who fear Him and put their faith in Him. The author calls to Yerushlayim and Tzion to sing and praise God because there will be peace in the Land, and children will once again fill their streets. The perek winds down by enumerating God’s greatness. Verse 12 says: שַׁבְּחִ֣י יְ֭רוּשָׁלִַם אֶת־יְהוָ֑ה הַֽלְלִ֖י אֱלֹהַ֣יִךְ צִיּֽוֹן׃ O Jerusalem, extol God; praise your God, O Zion! We find many times throughout Tanach that the Land itself is called upon to t