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Psalms 78:68

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 78:68 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But chose the tribe of Judah, The mount Zion which he loved.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But chose the tribe of Judah, The mount Zion which he loved.
Psalms 78:68 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 78

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
65Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, Like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.
66And he smote his adversaries backward: He put them to a perpetual reproach.
67Moreover he refused the tent of Joseph, And chose not the tribe of Ephraim,
68But chose the tribe of Judah, The mount Zion which he loved.
69And he built his sanctuary like the heights, Like the earth which he hath established for ever.
70He chose David also his servant, And took him from the sheepfolds:
71From following the ewes that have their young he brought him, To be the shepherd of Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But chose the tribe of Judah, etc.] Both to be the seat of kingly power and government, and of religious worship; the latter is chiefly designed. Jerusalem was, at least part of it, in the tribe of Judah: here David, who was of that tribe, dwelt, and Solomon his son, and all the kings of Judah afterwards; here the temple was built, into which the ark of the covenant was put, and whither the tribes went up to worship the mount Zion, which he loved; where was the city of David; into which the ark was brought when removed from Gibeah, and on part of which the temple was built: the choice of this place, for such a purpose, was from love, (<198702>Psalm 87:2), it was typical of the church, the…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“But chose the tribe of Judah - He chose David of the tribe of Judah as ruler and king; he chose a place within the limits of Judah, to wit, Mount Zion, or Jerusalem, as the place where his worship was to be celebrated. Thus, the ancient prediction in regard to the supremacy of Judah was accomplished. Genesis 49:8-10. The Mount Zion, which he loved - Which he chose, for which he had an affection. Compare Psalms 87:2. return to 'Top of Page'”
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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
“Chose - For the seat of the ark and of God's worship. Psalms 78:69”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“78:68-69 In the choice of Mount Zion instead of Shiloh as God’s sanctuary on earth, God moved from the north to the south (see Ps 69).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“chose: Gen 49:8-10; Rut 4:17-22; Sa1 16:1; Ch2 6:6 mount: Psa 87:2, Psa 132:12-14 Psalms 78:69”
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