Psalm 87:4

New International Version

⁴“I will record Rahab^[a]^(A) and Babylon
among those who acknowledge me—
Philistia^(B) too, and Tyre^(C), along with Cush^[b]—
and will say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”^[c]^(D)

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Psalm 87:4 A poetic name for Egypt
Psalm 87:4 That is, the upper Nile region
Psalm 87:4 Or “I will record concerning those who acknowledge me: / ‘This one was born in Zion.’ / Hear this, Rahab and Babylon, / and you too, Philistia, Tyre and Cush.”

Psalm 87:4

English Standard Version

⁴Among those who ^(A)know me I mention ^(B)Rahab and Babylon;
behold, Philistia and Tyre, with ^(C)Cush^[a]—
“This one was born there,” they say.

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Psalm 87:4 Probably Nubia

Psalm 87:4

New King James Version

⁴“I will make mention of ^[a]Rahab and Babylon to those who know Me;
Behold, O Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia:
‘This one was born there.’ ”

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Psalm 87:4 Egypt

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