The exhortation that Zion's daughters rejoice and the daughters of Judah be glad establishes the proper emotional response to God's righteous acts. The reference to women of the cities of Judah suggests that joy should spread throughout the land; the protection of the capital city benefits the entire nation. The designation of the rejoicing as in response to God's righteous acts establishes that justice and vindication constitute the cause for joy. The exhortation to celebrate establishes that worship at Zion should be characterized by gladness and celebration of divine righteousness. This verse demonstrates that appropriate response to God's acts of justice includes exultant praise and celebration.

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