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Then comes a great throng of rulers from Judah and all the rulers of Zebulun and Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/68.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />There is Benjamin, the least of them, in the lead, the princes of Judah in their throng, the princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/68.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah in their company, the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/68.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />There <i>is</i> little Benjamin <i>with</i> their ruler, the princes of Judah <i>and</i> their council, the princes of Zebulun, <i>and</i> the princes of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/68.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />There <i>is</i> little Benjamin, their leader, The princes of Judah <i>and</i> their company, The princes of Zebulun <i>and</i> the princes of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/68.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Benjamin, the youngest, is there, ruling them, The leaders of Judah <i>in</i> their company, The leaders of Zebulun, the leaders of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/68.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, The princes of Judah in their throng, The princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/68.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, The princes of Judah <i>in</i> their throng, The princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/68.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />There is Benjamin, the youngest, having dominion over them, The princes of Judah <i>in</i> their throng, The princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/68.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The youngest is there, Benjamin, ruling them, The princes of Judah and their company [the southern tribes], The princes of Zebulun and the princes of Naphtali [the northern tribes].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/68.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is Benjamin, the youngest, leading them, the rulers of Judah in their assembly, the rulers of Zebulun, the rulers of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/68.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is Benjamin, the youngest, leading them, the rulers of Judah in their assembly, the rulers of Zebulun, the rulers of Naphtali. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/68.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />There is little Benjamin their ruler, The princes of Judah and their council, The princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/68.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The small tribe of Benjamin leads the way, followed by the leaders from Judah. Then come the leaders from Zebulun and Naphtali. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/68.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />There is little Benjamin their ruler, the princes of Judah and their council, the princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/68.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Benjamin, the youngest, is leading them, [next] the leaders of Judah with their noisy crowds, [then] the leaders of Zebulun, [then] the leaders of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/68.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />First comes Benjamin, the smallest tribe, then the leaders of Judah with their group, followed by the leaders of Zebulun and Naphtali. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/68.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Little Benjamin is there, leading them, and the princes of Judah all together with the princes of Zebulun and the princes of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/68.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah in their company, the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/68.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />There is little Benjamin, their ruler, and the princes of Judah in their robes, along with the princes of Zebulun and the princes of Naphtali. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/68.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />There is little Benjamin, their ruler, the princes of Judah, their council, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/68.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />There is little Benjamin with their ruler, the princes of Judah and their counsel, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/68.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />There is little Benjamin, their ruler, the princes of Judah, their council, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/68.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />There [is] little Benjamin, their ruler, "" Heads of Judah their defense, "" Heads of Zebulun—heads of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/68.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> There is little Benjamin their ruler, Heads of Judah their defence, Heads of Zebulun -- heads of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/68.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Then little Benjamin in a deep sleep, the chiefs of Judah their throng, the chiefs of Zebulon, the chiefs of Naphtali.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/68.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />There is Benjamin a youth, in ecstasy of mind. The princes of Juda are their leaders: the princes of Zabulon, the princes of Nephthali. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/68.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 67:28>In that place, Benjamin is a youth in ecstasy of mind. The leaders of Judah are their governors: the leaders of Zebulun, the leaders of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/68.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />In the lead is Benjamin, few in number; there the princes of Judah, a large throng, the princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali, too. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/68.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />There is Benjamin, the least of them, in the lead, the princes of Judah in a body, the princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/68.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />There is little Benjamin with their ruler, the princes of Judah and their governors, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/68.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />There is little Benjamin in silence, the Princes of Yehuda and their Rulers, the Princes of Zebulon and the Princes of Naphtali.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/68.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, The princes of Judah their council, The princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/68.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />There is Benjamin the younger <i>one</i> in ecstasy, the princes of Juda their rulers, the princes of Zabulon, the princes of Nephthali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/68-27.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=8041" 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">26</span>Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">There is</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: bin·yā·min (N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">Benjamin,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6810.htm" title="6810: ṣā·‘îr (Adj-ms) -- Little, insignificant, young. Or tsanowr; from tsa'ar; little; few; young, ignoble.">the youngest,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7287.htm" title="7287: rō·ḏêm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc:: 3mp) -- To tread down, subjugate, to crumble off. A primitive root; to tread down, i.e. Subjugate; specifically, to crumble off.">ruling them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rê (N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the princes</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.">of Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/7277.htm" title="7277: riḡ·mā·ṯām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- A heap (of stones), crowd (of people). Feminine of the same as Regem; a pile, i.e. a throng.">in their company,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rê (N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the princes</a> <a href="/hebrew/2074.htm" title="2074: zə·ḇu·lūn (N-proper-ms) -- Or Zbuluwn; or Zbuwlun; from zabal; habitation; Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe.">of Zebulun</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rê (N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/5321.htm" title="5321: nap̄·tā·lî (N-proper-ms) -- From pathal; my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Naphtali.</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>Summon Your power, O God; show Your strength, O God, which You have exerted on our behalf.…<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="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">1 Chronicles 15:16-28</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. / So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; / and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-14.htm">2 Samuel 6:14-15</a></span><br />And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, / while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn.<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/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="/nehemiah/12-27.htm">Nehemiah 12:27-43</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. / The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites, / from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem. ...<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/5-1.htm">Judges 5:1-2</a></span><br />On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song: / “When the princes take the lead in Israel, when the people volunteer, bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-12.htm">Judges 5:12</a></span><br />‘Awake, awake, O Deborah! Awake, awake, sing a song! Arise, O Barak, and take hold of your captives, O son of Abinoam!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-6.htm">1 Samuel 18:6-7</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. / And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-7</a></span><br />Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">Psalm 81:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. / Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/150-3.htm">Psalm 150:3-5</a></span><br />Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">There is little Benjamin with their ruler, the princes of Judah and their council, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali.</p><p class="hdg">little</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/42-32.htm">Genesis 42:32</a></b></br> We <i>be</i> twelve brethren, sons of our father; one <i>is</i> not, and the youngest <i>is</i> this day with our father in the land of Canaan.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/20-35.htm">Judges 20:35</a></b></br> And the LORD smote Benjamin before Israel: and the children of Israel destroyed of the Benjamites that day twenty and five thousand and an hundred men: all these drew the sword.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/21-6.htm">Judges 21:6</a></b></br> And the children of Israel repented them for Benjamin their brother, and said, There is one tribe cut off from Israel this day.</p><p class="hdg">princes</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/47-9.htm">Psalm 47:9</a></b></br> The princes of the people are gathered together, <i>even</i> the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth <i>belong</i> unto God: he is greatly exalted.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/60-7.htm">Psalm 60:7</a></b></br> Gilead <i>is</i> mine, and Manasseh <i>is</i> mine; Ephraim also <i>is</i> the strength of mine head; Judah <i>is</i> my lawgiver;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/11-13.htm">Isaiah 11:13</a></b></br> The envy also of Ephraim shall depart, and the adversaries of Judah shall be cut off: Ephraim shall not envy Judah, and Judah shall not vex Ephraim.</p><p class="hdg">and their council.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/33-16.htm">Army</a> <a href="/esther/2-5.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/job/29-10.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/psalms/68-11.htm">Company</a> <a href="/psalms/64-2.htm">Council</a> <a href="/psalms/64-2.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/psalms/62-6.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/psalms/68-26.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/68-21.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-21.htm">Judah's</a> <a href="/ezra/8-24.htm">Leading</a> <a href="/psalms/65-12.htm">Little</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-6.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-6.htm">Naph'tali</a> <a href="/psalms/47-9.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/psalms/47-8.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/psalms/66-7.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/psalms/55-14.htm">Throng</a> <a href="/job/30-12.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-1.htm">Youngest</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-18.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-11.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/86-14.htm">Army</a> <a href="/psalms/80-2.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/psalms/83-11.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/psalms/68-30.htm">Company</a> <a href="/psalms/82-1.htm">Council</a> <a href="/psalms/71-10.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/psalms/89-18.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/psalms/68-28.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/74-13.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/psalms/69-35.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-13.htm">Judah's</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-27.htm">Leading</a> <a href="/psalms/72-3.htm">Little</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-3.htm">Naph'tali</a> <a href="/psalms/68-31.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/psalms/82-7.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/psalms/103-19.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/psalms/109-30.htm">Throng</a> <a href="/psalms/74-2.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-20.htm">Youngest</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-26.htm">Zeb'ulun</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'; 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Despite being the smallest tribe, Benjamin's role in leadership is highlighted here, possibly alluding to King Saul, Israel's first king, who was from the tribe of Benjamin. This phrase may also symbolize the unexpected ways God chooses leaders, emphasizing that divine selection is not based on human standards of power or size. The tribe's location, near Jerusalem, gave it strategic importance. Benjamin's leadership can be seen as a type of Christ, who, though humble and seemingly insignificant, rules with divine authority.<p><b>the princes of Judah in their company</b><br>Judah, the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended, is often associated with leadership and kingship. The mention of Judah's princes signifies the tribe's prominence and its role in unifying the nation. Judah's presence alongside Benjamin suggests a harmonious leadership, reflecting the unity desired among God's people. This unity prefigures the coming of Christ, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, who unites all believers under His reign.<p><b>the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali</b><br>Zebulun and Naphtali were tribes located in the northern part of Israel. Their inclusion here highlights the participation of all Israel in worship and leadership, not just the southern tribes. This reflects the broader unity and diversity within the nation. In a prophetic sense, these tribes are significant in <a href="/isaiah/9.htm">Isaiah 9:1-2</a>, which speaks of a great light shining in Galilee, fulfilled in Jesus' ministry. Their mention underscores the theme of God's salvation reaching all corners of Israel, foreshadowing the gospel's spread to all nations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/benjamin.htm">Benjamin</a></b><br>The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, representing the tribe of Benjamin. Known for its warriors and strategic location in Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. Known for leadership and strength.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/z/zebulun.htm">Zebulun</a></b><br>A tribe of Israel, traditionally associated with maritime trade and dwelling by the sea.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/naphtali.htm">Naphtali</a></b><br>Another tribe of Israel, known for its swiftness and agility, often associated with the northern region of Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/princes.htm">Princes</a></b><br>Leaders or chiefs of the tribes, indicating a gathering of Israel's leaders in unity and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The gathering of different tribes with unique characteristics and roles illustrates the beauty of unity in diversity within the body of Christ. Each member has a distinct role, yet all work together for God's glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>The mention of princes highlights the importance of godly leadership. Leaders are called to guide with wisdom and integrity, serving as examples to those they lead.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>Understanding the historical and spiritual heritage of the tribes can deepen our appreciation for our own spiritual identity and heritage in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_plan.htm">God's Sovereign Plan</a></b><br>The inclusion of specific tribes in this verse reminds us of God's sovereign plan and purpose for each of His people, both individually and collectively.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/celebration_of_god's_victories.htm">Celebration of God's Victories</a></b><br>This verse is part of a larger psalm celebrating God's triumphs. We are encouraged to remember and celebrate God's victories in our lives and communities.<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/who_was_benjamin_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Benjamin in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jacob's_prophecies_in_the_bible.htm">What are Jacob's prophecies in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_worship_in_psalm_43_4.htm">What archaeological evidence, if any, supports the psalmist's depiction of worship in Psalm 43:4?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/israel's_leaders'_genealogies,_reigns.htm">What are the genealogies and reigns of Israel's leaders?</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>(27) <span class= "bld">There is . . .</span>--The procession is apparently a representative one. and the conjecture is probable which refers the selection of Zebulun and Naphtali to their prominence in Deborah's song. Benjamin may owe its position to the fact that it gave the nation its first king, and Judah would naturally figure in the pomp as the tribe of David. But other considerations besides may have had weight. The selection may have been made as representative of the two kingdoms.<p><span class= "bld">Their ruler.</span>--The Hebrew word has always a sense of a high-handed conqueror's rule, with the possible exception of <a href="/jeremiah/5-31.htm" title="The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will you do in the end thereof?">Jeremiah 5:31</a>. There is probably still a reference to Saul and his conquests--"little Benjamin who conquered for thee," or, possibly, here Benjamin takes the victor's place as leader of the procession.<p><span class= "bld">Their council.</span>--The reading must certainly be changed in accordance with <a href="/psalms/55-14.htm" title="We took sweet counsel together, and walked to the house of God in company.">Psalm 55:14</a>. Their <span class= "ital">crowd, </span>or <span class= "ital">company.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/68.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 27.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">There is little Benjamin with their ruler.</span> "With" is wrongly supplied by our translators. "Little Benjamin" the "smallest of the tribes of Israel" (<a href="/1_samuel/9-21.htm">1 Samuel 9:21</a>) - is called "their ruler," as having furnished the first king, and the one who began the conquests celebrated in vers. 11-23. If the psalm is to be accounted as David's, we may note it as a graceful act on his part that he places Saul's tribe first. The princes of Judah and their council. Again "and" is wrongly supplied. "The princes of Judah" are called "their council," or "their bulwark" (Kay), as holding the most important position in Israel at the time. The reading, however, is doubtful. <span class="cmt_word">The princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali.</span> Four tribes only are mentioned, not because no more than four took part in the processions, but as representatives of the whole number. The tribes selected for mention are from the two ends of the land - the extreme south and the extreme north. Zebulun and Naphtali were the most important of the northern tribes (see <a href="/judges/4-6.htm">Judges 4:6, 10</a>; <a href="/judges/5-18.htm">Judges 5:18</a>), as Judah and Benjamin were of the southern ones. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/68-27.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">There [is]</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֤ם</span> <span class="translit">(šām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> </span><span class="str2">There, then, thither</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Benjamin,</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּנְיָמִ֨ן ׀</span> <span class="translit">(bin·yā·min)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the youngest,</span><br /><span class="heb">צָעִ֡יר</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6810.htm">Strong's 6810: </a> </span><span class="str2">Little, insignificant, young</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ruling them,</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹדֵ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(rō·ḏêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7287.htm">Strong's 7287: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tread down, subjugate, to crumble off</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the princes</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Judah</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוּדָה</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">[in] their company,</span><br /><span class="heb">רִגְמָתָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(riḡ·mā·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7277.htm">Strong's 7277: </a> </span><span class="str2">A heap (of stones), crowd (of people)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the princes</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂרֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Zebulun</span><br /><span class="heb">זְ֝בֻל֗וּן</span> <span class="translit">(zə·ḇu·lūn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2074.htm">Strong's 2074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and]</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂרֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Naphtali.</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְתָּלִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·tā·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5321.htm">Strong's 5321: </a> </span><span class="str2">Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/68-27.htm">Psalm 68:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/68-27.htm">Psalm 68:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/68-27.htm">Psalm 68:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/68-27.htm">Psalm 68:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/68-27.htm">Psalm 68:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/68-27.htm">Psalm 68:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/68-27.htm">Psalm 68:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/68-27.htm">Psalm 68:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/68-27.htm">Psalm 68:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/68-27.htm">Psalm 68:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/68-27.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 68:27 There is little Benjamin their ruler (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/68-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 68:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 68:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/68-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 68:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 68:28" /></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>