Psalm 108:8

Israel’s Kingdom Blessing · Psalm 108:1–13
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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).

Theme notes and profiles

David Judah

Parallels

Psalm 57:1–11 Psalm 60:1–12

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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