Psalms 68:10

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 68:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Thy congregation dwelt therein: Thou, O God, didst prepare of thy goodness for the poor.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Thy congregation dwelt therein: Thou, O God, didst prepare of thy goodness for the poor.
Psalms 68:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 68

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10Thy congregation dwelt therein: Thou, O God, didst prepare of thy goodness for the poor.

What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Thy congregation--literally, "troop," as in Sa2 23:11, Sa2 23:13 --the military aspect of the people being prominent, according to the figures of the context. therein--that is, in the land of promise. the poor--Thy humble people (Psa 68:9; compare Psa 10:17; Psa 12:5).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Thy congregation hath dwelt therein - In the land of promise; for the connection requires us to understand it in this manner. The idea of the writer all along pertains to that land, and to the mercy which God had shown to it. After showing by an historical reference what God had done for the people in the wilderness, he returns here, though without expressly mentioning it, to the land of promise, and to what God had done there for his people. The word tendered “congregation” - חיה châyâh - means properly a beast, an animal, Genesis 1:30; Genesis 2:19; Genesis 8:19; Genesis 37:20. Then it comes to be used as a collective noun, meaning a herd or flock; thus, a troop of people, an array or…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Thy congregation - The people of Israel. It - This land for the use of thy people: which God did by designing it for them, and expelling the old inhabitants; by furnishing it with all sorts of provisions, and making it fruitful by his special blessing. Poor - Such thy really were, when God undertook the conduct of them into Canaan. Psalms 68:11”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Thy congregation: Psa 74:1, Psa 74:2, Psa 74:19; Exo 19:5, Exo 19:6; Num 16:3; Pe1 5:3 thou: Deu 26:5, Deu 26:9, Deu 26:10, Deu 32:8-14; Sa1 2:8; Job 5:10, Job 5:11; Mat 11:5; Luk 1:53 Psalms 68:11”
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