CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Psalm 68:25 The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/psalms/68-25.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/5/19_Psa_068_025.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Psalm 68:25 - God's Enemies Are Scattered" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/psalms/68-25.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/psalms/68-25.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/psalms/">Psalms</a> > <a href="/psalms/68.htm">Chapter 68</a> > Verse 25</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad5.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/psalms/68-24.htm" title="Psalm 68:24">◄</a> Psalm 68:25 <a href="/psalms/68-26.htm" title="Psalm 68:26">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/68.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/68.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />In front are the singers, after them the musicians; with them are the young women playing the timbrels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/68.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Singers are in front, musicians behind; between them are young women playing tambourines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/68.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the singers in front, the musicians last, between them virgins playing tambourines:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/68.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/68.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The singers went before, the players on instruments <i>followed</i> after; among <i>them were</i> the damsels playing with timbrels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/68.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The singers went before, the players on instruments <i>followed</i> after; Among <i>them were</i> the maidens playing timbrels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/68.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The singers went on, the musicians after <i>them,</i> In the midst of the young women beating tambourines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/68.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The singers went on, the musicians after them, In the midst of the maidens beating tambourines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/68.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The singers went on, the musicians after <i>them</i>, In the midst of the maidens beating tambourines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/68.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The singers went on, the musicians after <i>them</i>, In the midst of the maidens beating tambourines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/68.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The singers go in front, the players of instruments last; Between them the maidens playing on tambourines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/68.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Singers lead the way, with musicians following; among them are young women playing tambourines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/68.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Singers lead the way, with musicians following; among them are young women playing tambourines. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/68.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The singers went before, the minstrels followed after, In the midst of the damsels playing with timbrels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/68.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Singers come first, and then the musicians, surrounded by young women playing tambourines. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/68.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The singers went before, the minstrels followed after, in the midst of the damsels playing with timbrels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/68.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The singers are in front. The musicians are behind them. The young women beating tambourines are between them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/68.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The singers are in front, the musicians are behind, in between are the young women beating the tambourines. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/68.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The singers are in front, the musicians follow, strumming their stringed instruments among the maidens who are playing their tambourines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/68.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/68.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Singers walk in front; musicians follow playing their stringed instruments, in the midst of young women playing tambourines. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/68.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The singers went before, the minstrels followed after, in the midst of the ladies playing with tambourines,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/68.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/68.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The singers went before, the minstrels followed after, among the ladies playing with tambourines, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/68.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Singers have been before, "" Behind [are] players on instruments, "" Virgins playing with timbrels in the midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/68.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Singers have been before, Behind are players on instruments, In the midst virgins playing with timbrels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/68.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The chiefs went before, they playing on instruments, after; in the midst, girls beating the tabret.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/68.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Princes went before joined with singers, in the midst of young damsels playing on timbrels. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/68.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 67:26>The leaders went ahead, united with the singers of psalms, in the midst of girls playing on timbrels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/68.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The singers go first, the harpists follow; in their midst girls sound the timbrels. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/68.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the singers in front, the musicians last, between them girls playing tambourines:<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/68.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The princes went before, the singers followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/68.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Princes went before; after were the singers among the young girls striking on tambourines.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/68.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The singers go before, the minstrels follow after, In the midst of damsels playing upon timbrels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/68.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The princes went first, next before the players on instruments, in the midst of damsels playing on timbrels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/68-25.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=8027" 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/68.htm">God's Enemies Are Scattered</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>They have seen Your procession, O God—the march of my God and King into the sanctuary. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7891.htm" title="7891: rîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To sing. Or shuwr; a primitive root; to sing.">The singers</a> <a href="/hebrew/6923.htm" title="6923: qid·də·mū (V-Piel-Perf-3cp) -- To come or be in front, meet. A primitive root; to project, i.e. Precede; hence, to anticipate, hasten, meet.">lead the way,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5059.htm" title="5059: nō·ḡə·nîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to thrum, i.e. Beat a tune with the fingers; expec. To play on a stringed instrument; hence, to make music.">the musicians</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥar (Adv) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">follow after,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·wḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">among</a> <a href="/hebrew/5959.htm" title="5959: ‘ă·lā·mō·wṯ (N-fp) -- A young woman, a virgin. Feminine of elem; a lass.">the maidens</a> <a href="/hebrew/8608.htm" title="8608: tō·w·p̄ê·p̄ō·wṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fp) -- To sound the timbrel, beat. A primitive root; to drum, i.e. Play on the tambourine.">playing tambourines.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel.…<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="/2_samuel/6-5.htm">2 Samuel 6:5</a></span><br />David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">1 Chronicles 13:8</a></span><br />David and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16</a></span><br />David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-27.htm">1 Chronicles 15:27-28</a></span><br />Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. / So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-42.htm">1 Chronicles 16:42</a></span><br />Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-12.htm">2 Chronicles 5:12-13</a></span><br />all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">2 Chronicles 29:25-28</a></span><br />Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">Nehemiah 12:27</a></span><br />At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-31.htm">Nehemiah 12:31</a></span><br />Then I brought the leaders of Judah up on the wall, and I appointed two great thanksgiving choirs. One was to proceed along the top of the wall to the right, toward the Dung Gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-29.htm">Isaiah 30:29</a></span><br />You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-10.htm">Isaiah 35:10</a></span><br />So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-12.htm">Jeremiah 31:12-13</a></span><br />They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish. / Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-20.htm">Exodus 15:20-21</a></span><br />Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing. / And Miriam sang back to them: “Sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/11-34.htm">Judges 11:34</a></span><br />And when Jephthah returned home to Mizpah, there was his daughter coming out to meet him with tambourines and dancing! She was his only child; he had no son or daughter besides her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">1 Samuel 18:6</a></span><br />As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with tambourines.</p><p class="hdg">the players</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/87-7.htm">Psalm 87:7</a></b></br> As well the singers as the players on instruments <i>shall be there</i>: all my springs <i>are</i> in thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/150-3.htm">Psalm 150:3-5</a></b></br> Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/14-2.htm">Revelation 14:2,3</a></b></br> And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps: … </p><p class="hdg">among</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/148-12.htm">Psalm 148:12,13</a></b></br> Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/15-20.htm">Exodus 15:20</a></b></br> And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/11-34.htm">Judges 11:34</a></b></br> And Jephthah came to Mizpeh unto his house, and, behold, his daughter came out to meet him with timbrels and with dances: and she <i>was his</i> only child; beside her he had neither son nor daughter.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/14-16.htm">Beating</a> <a href="/psalms/18-34.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/job/41-5.htm">Damsels</a> <a href="/psalms/45-14.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/job/31-7.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/psalms/50-21.htm">Front</a> <a href="/job/41-5.htm">Girls</a> <a href="/psalms/67-1.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/psalms/45-9.htm">Ladies</a> <a href="/job/41-5.htm">Maidens</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-42.htm">Makers</a> <a href="/psalms/57-6.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/revelation/18-22.htm">Minstrels</a> <a href="/psalms/68-1.htm">Music</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-11.htm">Musicians</a> <a href="/genesis/4-21.htm">Players</a> <a href="/psalms/33-3.htm">Playing</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-10.htm">Singers</a> <a href="/psalms/68-4.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">Tabrets</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">Tambourines</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">Timbrels</a> <a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Virgins</a> <a href="/psalms/58-6.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/18-6.htm">Beating</a> <a href="/psalms/107-16.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-3.htm">Damsels</a> <a href="/psalms/81-12.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-22.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-25.htm">Front</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-27.htm">Girls</a> <a href="/psalms/69-12.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/genesis/24-61.htm">Ladies</a> <a href="/psalms/78-63.htm">Maidens</a> <a href="/psalms/115-8.htm">Makers</a> <a href="/psalms/74-4.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/matthew/9-23.htm">Minstrels</a> <a href="/psalms/70-1.htm">Music</a> <a href="/revelation/18-22.htm">Musicians</a> <a href="/psalms/87-7.htm">Players</a> <a href="/psalms/81-2.htm">Playing</a> <a href="/psalms/87-7.htm">Singers</a> <a href="/psalms/68-32.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-8.htm">Tabrets</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-12.htm">Tambourines</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-8.htm">Timbrels</a> <a href="/psalms/78-63.htm">Virgins</a> <a href="/psalms/69-31.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 68</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/68-1.htm">A prayer at the removing of the ark</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/68-4.htm">An exhortation to praise God for his mercies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/68-7.htm">for his care of the church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/68-19.htm">for his great works</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/68.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/68.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The singers lead the way</b><br>In ancient Israel, music played a significant role in worship and celebration. The singers leading the procession indicates the importance of vocal praise in worship. This aligns with the tradition of the Levites, who were appointed to lead in song and music during temple services (<a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16-22</a>). The act of leading with song can be seen as a form of spiritual leadership, guiding the congregation in worship and setting the tone for the procession. This mirrors the role of worship leaders in modern church services, emphasizing the power of music to unite and uplift the community in praise.<p><b>the musicians follow after</b><br>The musicians accompanying the singers suggest a harmonious blend of vocal and instrumental praise. In biblical times, instruments such as lyres, harps, and trumpets were commonly used in worship (<a href="/2_chronicles/5-12.htm">2 Chronicles 5:12-13</a>). This phrase highlights the collaborative nature of worship, where different talents and roles come together to create a unified expression of adoration. The presence of musicians following the singers can also symbolize the support and enhancement of vocal worship, much like how instruments today complement and enrich the singing in church services.<p><b>among the maidens playing tambourines</b><br>The inclusion of maidens playing tambourines reflects the communal and inclusive nature of worship in Israel. Tambourines, or timbrels, were often used in celebratory contexts, such as Miriam's song of victory after crossing the Red Sea (<a href="/exodus/15-20.htm">Exodus 15:20</a>). This imagery suggests a joyful and exuberant atmosphere, where even young women actively participate in the celebration. It underscores the idea that worship is not limited to a specific group but is a collective experience involving all members of the community. The use of tambourines also points to the cultural practices of the time, where dance and rhythm were integral to expressions of joy and thanksgiving.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/singers.htm">Singers</a></b><br>These individuals lead the procession, setting the tone for worship and celebration. In ancient Israel, singers often played a crucial role in temple worship and public celebrations.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/musicians.htm">Musicians</a></b><br>Following the singers, musicians add depth and richness to the worship experience. They are integral to the expression of joy and reverence in the assembly.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/maidens.htm">Maidens</a></b><br>Young women playing tambourines, contributing to the festive and celebratory atmosphere. Their participation highlights the communal and inclusive nature of worship.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/procession.htm">Procession</a></b><br>This event is a joyful and organized movement, likely part of a larger celebration or religious festival, emphasizing unity and collective worship.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/tambourines.htm">Tambourines</a></b><br>A percussion instrument used in ancient Israelite music, symbolizing joy and celebration. Its use here underscores the festive nature of the event.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_music_in_worship.htm">The Role of Music in Worship</a></b><br>Music is a vital component of worship, enhancing the expression of praise and adoration to God. It unites the congregation in a shared experience of joy and reverence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inclusion_in_worship.htm">Inclusion in Worship</a></b><br>Worship is a communal activity that includes diverse participants, from singers and musicians to young maidens. This inclusivity reflects the body of Christ, where every member has a role.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joyful_celebration.htm">Joyful Celebration</a></b><br>Worship should be characterized by joy and celebration, reflecting the goodness and faithfulness of God. Our worship should be vibrant and heartfelt, engaging both the mind and emotions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_worship.htm">Leadership in Worship</a></b><br>Those who lead in worship, like the singers in the procession, have a responsibility to guide others into the presence of God. Leadership in worship requires preparation, humility, and a focus on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_instruments.htm">Symbolism of Instruments</a></b><br>Instruments like tambourines symbolize the joy and spontaneity of worship. They remind us that worship is not just a duty but a delight, an opportunity to express our love for God creatively.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_68.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 68</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_records_confirm_288_musicians_under_david.htm">In 1 Chronicles 25:6-7, does any historical record confirm 288 skilled singers and musicians existed under David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_heman's_authorship_in_psalm_88.htm">Is there archaeological or historical evidence supporting the authorship of Heman the Ezrahite mentioned in Psalm 88:1, or is this purely literary?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_asaph_write_psalm_79_posthumously.htm">If Psalm 79 is attributed to Asaph (Psalm 79:1), how could he have written it about events that occurred centuries after his lifetime?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_74_3_fit_with_586_bce.htm">In Psalm 74:3, how do we reconcile the psalm's reference to the destruction of the sanctuary with uncertain dating that some scholars place centuries later than the temple's fall in 586 BCE?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/68.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) <span class= "bld">Players</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e., </span>harpers.<p><span class= "bld">Playing with timbrels.</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">beating the tambourine. </span>For this instrument (Heb., <span class= "ital">toph</span>) see <a href="/exodus/15-20.htm" title="And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a tambourine in her hand; and all the women went out after her with tambourines and with dances.">Exodus 15:20</a>, and comp. <a href="/judges/11-34.htm" title="And Jephthah came to Mizpeh to his house, and, behold, his daughter came out to meet him with tambourines and with dances: and she was his only child; beside her he had neither son nor daughter.">Judges 11:34</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/68.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after</span> (comp. <a href="/2_samuel/6-15.htm">2 Samuel 6:15</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16-28</a>). In Assyrian musical processions the players on instruments precede the singers ('Ancient Monarchies,' vol. 1, p. 542). <span class="cmt_word">Among them were the damsels playing with timbrels;</span> rather, <span class="accented">in the midst of the damsels</span>, etc. The damsels are represented, not as intermixed with the (male) singers and players on instruments, but as encircling them. (On the use of "timbrels" (tambourines) by Israelite maidens, see <a href="/exodus/15-20.htm">Exodus 15:20</a>; <a href="/judges/11-34.htm">Judges 11:34</a>.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/68-25.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">The singers</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֭רִים</span> <span class="translit">(rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7891.htm">Strong's 7891: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lead the way,</span><br /><span class="heb">קִדְּמ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(qid·də·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6923.htm">Strong's 6923: </a> </span><span class="str2">To project, precede, to anticipate, hasten, meet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the musicians</span><br /><span class="heb">נֹגְנִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(nō·ḡə·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5059.htm">Strong's 5059: </a> </span><span class="str2">To touch or play a stringed instrument</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[follow] after,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחַ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּת֥וֹךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṯō·wḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bisection, the centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the maidens</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲ֝לָמ֗וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·lā·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5959.htm">Strong's 5959: </a> </span><span class="str2">A young woman, a virgin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">playing tambourines.</span><br /><span class="heb">תּוֹפֵפֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(tō·w·p̄ê·p̄ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8608.htm">Strong's 8608: </a> </span><span class="str2">To drum, play, on the tambourine</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/68-25.htm">Psalm 68:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/68-25.htm">Psalm 68:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/68-25.htm">Psalm 68:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/68-25.htm">Psalm 68:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/68-25.htm">Psalm 68:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/68-25.htm">Psalm 68:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/68-25.htm">Psalm 68:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/68-25.htm">Psalm 68:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/68-25.htm">Psalm 68:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/68-25.htm">Psalm 68:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/68-25.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 68:25 The singers went before the minstrels followed (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/68-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 68:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 68:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/68-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 68:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 68:26" /></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>