Keraia
Psalm 68

Psalm 68:15

God’s Enemies Are Scattered · Psalm 68:1–35
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Translations

Modern
A mountain of God is Mount Bashan; a mountain of many peaks is Mount Bashan.
Traditional
The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan; an high hill as the hill of Bashan.
Literal
A mountain of God is Mount Bashan; a mountain of peaks is Mount Bashan!
Latin
Mons Dei, mons pinguis: mons coagulatus, mons pinguis.

Original

Hebrew
English
A mountain of God is Mount Bashan; a mountain of many peaks is Mount Bashan.

Notes

Psalms 68:15

Bashan is a plateau northeast of Jerusalem and east of the Sea of Galilee. It was famous for its forests and pastureland (see Psalm 22:12; Isaiah 2:13). The mountains might have included Mount Hermon to the north of the plateau or Mount Zalmon, possibly Jebel ed-Druze to the east.

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

Places

Bashan: Region east of the Jordan, known for its fertility

Glossary

Book of Exodus David God, Names of Mount Sinai Music Psalms, Book of Temple

Topics

Mountains: Bashan