Translations
Modern
Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim is My helmet, Judah is My scepter.
Traditional
Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;
Literal
Unto Me is Gilead, unto Me is Manasseh; and Ephraim is the strength of My head, Judah is My scepter.
Latin
Meus est Galaad, et meus est Manasses, et Ephraim susceptio capitis mei. Juda rex meus;
Original
Hebrew
English
Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim is My helmet, Judah is My scepter.
Notes
This psalm combines two parts from David's other psalms (compare Psalms 57:5, 7–11; 60:5–12).
Parallels
People
Ephraim: Second son of Joseph, and a tribe of Israel Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Manasseh: Firstborn son of Joseph, blessed by Jacob
Places
Gilead: Mountainous region east of Jordan; tribal territory and personal name
Glossary
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