Psalm 68:14

Translations

Modern

When the Almighty scattered the kings in the land, it was like the snow falling on Zalmon.

Traditional

When the Almighty scattered kings in it, it was white as snow in Salmon.

Literal

When Shaddai scattered the kings in it, it was as the snow on Zalmon.

Latin

Dum discernit cælestis reges super eam, nive dealbabuntur in Selmon.

Original

Hebrew

English

When the Almighty scattered the kings in the land, it was like the snow falling on Zalmon.

Notes

Psalms 68:14

The Almighty (Hebrew Shaddai) is an ancient name for God (see Psalm 91:1; Genesis 17:1).
The exact location of Mount Zalmon is unknown; it might have been a mountain in Bashan (see Psalm 68:15).

Psalms 68:1–35

This prayer for God's victorious rule describes God's journey from Sinai to Zion (Psalm 68:7, 16–18, 24). He saved Israel from Egypt, led them through the wilderness, brought them to the promised land, and established his kingdom. He is a caring and victorious God, whose nature does not change. Therefore, the faithful hope and rejoice in the promise of God's universal rule.

Theme notes and profiles

David

Related verses

Isaiah 1:18
“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.
Psalm 51:7
Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
Judges 9:48
…he and all his men went up to Mount Zalmon. Abimelech took his axe in his hand and cut a branch from the trees, which he lifted to his shoulder, saying to his men, “Hurry and do what you have seen me do.”
Judges 2:7
And the people served the LORD throughout the days of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him, who had seen all the great works that the LORD had done for Israel.
Revelation 19:14–21
The armies of heaven, dressed in fine linen, white and pure, follow Him on white horses.
Joshua 10:10–43
And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah.
Numbers 21:3
And the LORD heard Israel’s plea and delivered up the Canaanites. Israel devoted them and their cities to destruction; so they named the place Hormah.
Joshua 12:1–24
Now these are the kings of the land whom the Israelites struck down and whose lands they took beyond the Jordan to the east, from the Arnon Valley to Mount Hermon, including all the Arabah eastward:
Numbers 21:21–35
Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,
Jeremiah 2:3
Israel was holy to the LORD, the firstfruits of His harvest. All who devoured her were found guilty; disaster came upon them,’” declares the LORD.

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Places

Mount Ebal: A mountain in Canaan, site of curses and blessings ceremony

Glossary

Book of Exodus David El Shaddai God, Names of Mount Sinai Music Psalms, Book of Salmon (Place) Shaddai Zalmon (Place)

Topics

Salmon: A Hill Silver: White and Shining Zalmon: Also Called Salmon, Probably: A Hill in Samaria

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