In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: "We have a strong city; He sets up walls and ramparts as protection, establishing that salvation culminates in the fortification and protection of Judah, with the city becoming a place of security grounded in God's defense. The singing of the song in the land represents the communal joy and thanksgiving that accompanies salvation. The contrast with the preceding oracles against cities destroyed establishes that Zion alone stands secure, protected not by human military achievement but by God's presence. The strong city represents the vindicated and restored community, the remnant that has endured judgment and been gathered into salvation. This verse begins the hymn of trust and confidence that characterizes chapter 26, establishing the perspective of the saved community praising God.

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