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Ephraim, my helmet, will produce my warriors, and Judah, my scepter, will produce my kings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/108.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is my helmet, Judah my scepter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/108.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim is My helmet, Judah is My scepter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/108.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Gilead <i>is</i> mine; Manasseh <i>is</i> mine; Ephraim also <i>is</i> the strength of mine head; Judah <i>is</i> my lawgiver;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/108.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Gilead <i>is</i> Mine; Manasseh <i>is</i> Mine; Ephraim also <i>is</i> the helmet for My head; Judah <i>is</i> My lawgiver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/108.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Gilead is Mine, Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim also is the helmet of My head; Judah is My scepter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/108.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Gilead is Mine, Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim also is the helmet of My head; Judah is My scepter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/108.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Gilead is Mine, Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim also is the helmet of My head; Judah is My scepter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/108.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Gilead is Mine, Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim also is the helmet of My head; Judah is My scepter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/108.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Gilead is Mine, Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim also is the helmet of My head [My stronghold, My defense]; Judah is My scepter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/108.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Gilead is mine, Manasseh is mine, and Ephraim is my helmet; Judah is my scepter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/108.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Gilead is Mine, Manasseh is Mine, and Ephraim is My helmet; Judah is My scepter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/108.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the defence of my head; Judah is my sceptre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/108.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The lands of Gilead and Manasseh are mine. Ephraim is my war helmet, and Judah is my symbol of royal power. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/108.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the defence of mine head; Judah is my sceptre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/108.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Gilead is mine. Manasseh is mine. Ephraim is the helmet on my head. Judah is my scepter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/108.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Gilead is mine, and Manasseh too; Ephraim is my helmet and Judah my royal scepter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/108.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Gilead and Manasseh belong to me, while Ephraim is my chief stronghold and Judah is my scepter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/108.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim is My helmet, Judah is My scepter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/108.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Gilead belongs to me, as does Manasseh! Ephraim is my helmet, Judah my royal scepter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/108.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Gilead is mine. Manasseh is mine. Ephraim also is my helmet. Judah is my scepter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/108.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of my head; Judah is my lawgiver;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/108.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Gilead is mine. Manasseh is mine. Ephraim also is my helmet. Judah is my scepter. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/108.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Gilead [is] Mine, Manasseh [is] Mine, "" And Ephraim [is] the strength of My head, "" Judah [is] My lawgiver,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/108.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Mine is Gilead, mine is Manasseh, And Ephraim is the strength of my head, Judah is my lawgiver,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/108.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To me Gilead; to me Manasseh; and Ephraim, the fortress of my head, and Judah my judge.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/108.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Galaad is mine, and Manasses is mine and Ephraim the protection of my head. Juda is my king: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/108.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 107:9>Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine, and Ephraim is the supporter of my head. Judah is my king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/108.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Gilead is mine, mine is Manasseh; Ephraim is the helmet for my head, Judah, my scepter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/108.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is my helmet; Judah is my scepter.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/108.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Gilead is mine, Manasseh is mine, Ephraim also is the strength of my head; Judah is my king;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/108.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Gilead is mine; Menasheh is mine; Ephraim is the defender of my head; Yehuda is my King!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/108.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Gilead is mine, Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the defence of my head; Judah is my sceptre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/108.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Galaad is mine; and Manasses is mine; and Ephraim is the help of mine head; Judas is my king;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/108-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=13923" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/108.htm">Israel's Kingdom Blessing</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>God has spoken from His sanctuary: “I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem and apportion the Valley of Succoth. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1568.htm" title="1568: ḡil·‘āḏ (N-proper-fs) -- Probably from Gal'ed; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites.">Gilead</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">is Mine,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4519.htm" title="4519: mə·naš·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- From nashah; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">and Manasseh</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">is Mine;</a> <a href="/hebrew/669.htm" title="669: wə·’ep̄·ra·yim (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Dual of masculine form of 'Ephraath; double fruit; Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">Ephraim</a> <a href="/hebrew/4581.htm" title="4581: mā·‘ō·wz (N-msc) -- (also mauwz); or mahoz (also ma, uz; from azaz; a fortified place; figuratively, a defence.">is My helmet,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rō·šî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/2710.htm" title="2710: mə·ḥō·qə·qî (V-Piel-Prtcpl-msc:: 1cs) -- To cut in, inscribe, decree. A primitive root; properly, to hack, i.e. Engrave; by implication, to enact or Prescribe.">is My scepter.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a></span><br />The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/13-24.htm">Joshua 13:24-28</a></span><br />This is what Moses had given to the clans of the tribe of Gad: / The territory of Jazer, all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the Ammonites as far as Aroer, near Rabbah; / the territory from Heshbon to Ramath-mizpeh and Betonim, and from Mahanaim to the border of Debir; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">2 Samuel 8:14</a></span><br />He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm">1 Chronicles 5:1-2</a></span><br />These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a></span><br />From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16-22</a></span><br />These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></span><br />Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-20.htm">Jeremiah 31:20</a></span><br />Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore My heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1-7</a></span><br />“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/6-8.htm">Hosea 6:8-9</a></span><br />Gilead is a city of evildoers, tracked with footprints of blood. / Like raiders who lie in ambush, so does a band of priests; they murder on the way to Shechem; surely they have committed atrocities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/1-13.htm">Amos 1:13</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their territory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-16</a></span><br />Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-30.htm">Luke 22:30</a></span><br />so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-45.htm">John 1:45-46</a></span><br />Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” / “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of my head; Judah is my lawgiver;</p><p class="hdg">Gilead</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/13-8.htm">Joshua 13:8-11</a></b></br> With whom the Reubenites and the Gadites have received their inheritance, which Moses gave them, beyond Jordan eastward, <i>even</i> as Moses the servant of the LORD gave them; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8</a></b></br> But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/5-5.htm">2 Samuel 5:5</a></b></br> In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.</p><p class="hdg">Ephraim</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/33-17.htm">Deuteronomy 33:17</a></b></br> His glory <i>is like</i> the firstling of his bullock, and his horns <i>are like</i> the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth: and they <i>are</i> the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they <i>are</i> the thousands of Manasseh.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/28-4.htm">1 Samuel 28:4</a></b></br> And the Philistines gathered themselves together, and came and pitched in Shunem: and Saul gathered all Israel together, and they pitched in Gilboa.</p><p class="hdg">Judah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/122-5.htm">Psalm 122:5</a></b></br> For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a></b></br> The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him <i>shall</i> the gathering of the people <i>be</i>.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/94-22.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/psalms/80-2.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/psalms/80-2.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/psalms/60-7.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/psalms/92-10.htm">Head</a> <a href="/psalms/60-7.htm">Helmet</a> <a href="/psalms/97-8.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/psalms/60-7.htm">Lawgiver</a> <a href="/psalms/80-2.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/psalms/80-2.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/psalms/89-44.htm">Scepter</a> <a href="/psalms/60-7.htm">Sceptre</a> <a href="/psalms/105-36.htm">Strength</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-12.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-2.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-2.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/songs/4-1.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/psalms/109-25.htm">Head</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-17.htm">Helmet</a> <a href="/psalms/114-2.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-22.htm">Lawgiver</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-21.htm">Manasseh</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-21.htm">Manas'seh</a> <a href="/psalms/110-2.htm">Scepter</a> <a href="/psalms/110-2.htm">Sceptre</a> <a href="/psalms/110-2.htm">Strength</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 108</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/108-1.htm">David encourages himself to praise God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/108-5.htm">He prays for God's assistance according to his promise</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/108-11.htm">His confidence in God's help</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It was a significant area for the tribes of Israel, particularly the tribes of Gad, Reuben, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. The declaration "Gilead is Mine" signifies God's sovereignty and ownership over this land, emphasizing His authority and the fulfillment of His promises to the patriarchs. This phrase underscores the idea that God has a claim over the territories of Israel, reflecting His covenant relationship with His people.<p><b>and Manasseh is Mine;</b><br>Manasseh was one of the tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's son Manasseh. The tribe was divided, with half settling east of the Jordan and half west. The mention of Manasseh highlights God's dominion over both parts of the tribe, symbolizing His comprehensive rule over all Israel. Historically, Manasseh was known for its military prowess and significant contributions to the nation. This phrase reinforces the theme of divine ownership and protection over the tribes of Israel.<p><b>Ephraim is My helmet,</b><br>Ephraim, another tribe descended from Joseph, was one of the most prominent and powerful tribes in Israel. The metaphor of a helmet suggests protection and strength, indicating that Ephraim played a crucial role in defending the nation. This imagery aligns with the tribe's historical significance, as Ephraim often led the northern tribes and was a center of political and military power. The phrase reflects God's use of Ephraim as a means of safeguarding His people, pointing to the tribe's strategic importance in His divine plan.<p><b>Judah is My scepter.</b><br>Judah, the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended, is symbolized by a scepter, representing authority and kingship. This imagery is prophetic, pointing to the Davidic line and the coming of the Messiah, who would reign eternally. The scepter signifies leadership and governance, highlighting Judah's role as the ruling tribe. This phrase connects to the broader biblical narrative of God's promise to establish an everlasting kingdom through David's lineage, fulfilled in Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/gilead.htm">Gilead</a></b><br>A region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and fertile land. It represents God's possession and blessing over the land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/manasseh.htm">Manasseh</a></b><br>One of the tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's son Manasseh. It symbolizes strength and God's inheritance among His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephraim.htm">Ephraim</a></b><br>Another tribe of Israel, also descended from Joseph. Ephraim is often associated with leadership and strength, as indicated by the metaphor of a helmet.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. It is symbolized as God's scepter, representing authority and kingship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_his_people.htm">God's Sovereignty Over His People</a></b><br>The declaration "Gilead is Mine; Manasseh is Mine" emphasizes God's ownership and sovereignty over His people and their lands. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God claims us as His own.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_strength_and_leadership.htm">Symbolism of Strength and Leadership</a></b><br>Ephraim as a helmet and Judah as a scepter symbolize protection and leadership. Christians are called to be strong in faith and to lead others by example, reflecting God's strength and authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_diversity_in_god's_kingdom.htm">Unity and Diversity in God's Kingdom</a></b><br>The mention of different tribes highlights the diversity within God's people, yet all are united under His rule. This encourages believers to embrace diversity within the church while maintaining unity in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy.htm">Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>The tribes represent a spiritual heritage that believers inherit through faith. We are encouraged to honor our spiritual legacy and pass it on to future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_108.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 108</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_we_trust_psalm_108_8-9's_borders.htm">How can we trust the territorial claims in verse 8–9 if there’s little archeological evidence aligning with these borders (Psalm 108:8–9)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_psalm_60_7_tribes_align_historically.htm">Psalm 60:7 mentions Gilead, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Judah; how do these tribal borders align (or conflict) with other historical and biblical records of Israel's territories?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_proof_of_joshua's_refuge_cities.htm">Where is the archaeological evidence confirming the six cities of refuge mentioned in Joshua 20:7-8?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/judges_12_1-7__unity_or_conflict.htm">Judges 12:1-7 - How does the narrative align with or contradict earlier portrayals of tribal unity and cooperation in Judges?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/108-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Gilead is Mine,</span><br /><span class="heb">גִלְעָ֨ד ׀</span> <span class="translit">(ḡil·‘āḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1568.htm">Strong's 1568: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Manasseh is Mine;</span><br /><span class="heb">מְנַשֶּׁ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(mə·naš·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4519.htm">Strong's 4519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ephraim</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֭אֶפְרַיִם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ep̄·ra·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_669.htm">Strong's 669: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is My helmet</span><br /><span class="heb">מָע֣וֹז</span> <span class="translit">(mā·‘ō·wz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4581.htm">Strong's 4581: </a> </span><span class="str2">A place or means of safety, protection</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Judah</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֝הוּדָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">My scepter.</span><br /><span class="heb">מְחֹקְקִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḥō·qə·qî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2710.htm">Strong's 2710: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hack, engrave, to enact, prescribe</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/108-8.htm">Psalm 108:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/108-8.htm">Psalm 108:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/108-8.htm">Psalm 108:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/108-8.htm">Psalm 108:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/108-8.htm">Psalm 108:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/108-8.htm">Psalm 108:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/108-8.htm">Psalm 108:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/108-8.htm">Psalm 108:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/108-8.htm">Psalm 108:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/108-8.htm">Psalm 108:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/108-8.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 108:8 Gilead is mine (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/108-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 108:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 108:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/108-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 108:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 108:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>