Yahweh of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
The Lord of hosts is with us. This is the reason for all Zion's security, and for the overthrow of her foes. The Lord rules the angels, the stars, the elements, and all the hosts of heaven; and the heaven of heavens are under his sway. The armies of men though they know it not are made to subserve his will.
Like Eden's stream that watered the garden, grace makes Jerusalem a paradise: the river flows with rippling waves through the holy place where God dwells. When enemies threaten and encompass the city, she shall not hunger or despair, for this river of ordinances and promises sustains her through the night until God's help breaks forth at morning.
AI summary
Commenting on Psalm 46:4-7
The Lord of hosts is with us,.... The Targum is, "the Word of the Lord of hosts". He whose name is Immanuel, which is, by interpretation, "God with us", Mat 1:23; who is King of kings, and Lord of lords; who has all creatures in heaven and earth at his command, whom all the hosts of angels obey; he is on the side of his...