Psalm 87:4
“I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 87Meaning
Rahab/Egypt, Babylon, Philistia, Tyre, and Cush represent peoples beyond Israel. The verse’s shock is inclusion: former outsiders are spoken of as belonging.
Read carefully
In this verse they are remarkably counted among those who know God and belong.
Reflection
Do not assume background or nationality disqualifies someone from belonging among God’s people.