God’s favor is denoted by a river (compare Psa 36:8; Zec 14:8; Rev 22:1).
city of God, the holy place - His earthly residence, Jerusalem and the temple (compare Psa 2:6; Psa 3:4; Psa 20:2; Psa 48:2, etc.). God’s favor, like a river whose waters are conducted in channels, is distributed to all parts of His Church.