Psa 48:2, Mat 5:35 | 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 Is 14:13).

‏ Matthew 5:35

35. Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool--(quoting Is 66:1);

neither by Jerusalem for it is the city of the great King--(quoting Psa 48:2).