Psalm 78:54

ESV And he brought them to his holy land, to the mountain which his right hand had won.
NIV And so he brought them to the border of his holy land, to the hill country his right hand had taken.
NASB So He brought them to His holy land, To this hill country which His right hand had gained.
CSB He brought them to his holy territory, to the mountain his right hand acquired.
NLT He brought them to the border of his holy land, to this land of hills he had won for them.
KJV And he brought them to the border of his sanctuary, even to this mountain, which his right hand had purchased.
NKJV And He brought them to His holy border, This mountain which His right hand had acquired.

What does Psalm 78:54 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 78, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 78:9–64 is a long summary of God's work on behalf of Israel. God freed the people from slavery in Egypt, guiding them day and night. He brought them across the Red Sea while drowning their Egyptian attackers. Despite their complaints and bitterness, the Lord provided food and water. When Israel finally entered the Promised Land, He empowered them to take it from the depraved Canaanites. Even then, the people betrayed their God. This led to the cycle of rescue and defeat described in the book of Judges.
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Chapter Summary
This psalm begins with a call for Israel to remember. In fact, they are told to remember remembering: God intends them to look back on their history during hard times. After setting this scene, Asaph gives a detailed list of ways in which the Lord has dealt with Israel. This includes punishment for blatant sin, but also consistent protection and care. Every time Israel sinned, God preserved and restored them, no matter how far they fell.
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