Psalm 137: Hope Amidst Harrowing Memory

Psalm 137 is different; it reflects on remembered history. While the tragic events of the murder of Jewish and Babylonian babies, and the joy of their murderers, may not be explicitly mentioned in the Bible, it seems highly likely that these events are remembered by the returnees. The enduring power of memory, even of distressing events, serves as a guiding light of hope for the future.