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he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/78.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He rejected the tent of Joseph; he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/78.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He rejected the tent of Joseph and refused the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/78.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/78.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Moreover He rejected the tent of Joseph, And did not choose the tribe of Ephraim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/78.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He also rejected the tent of Joseph, And did not choose the tribe of Ephraim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/78.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He also rejected the tent of Joseph, And did not choose the tribe of Ephraim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/78.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He also rejected the tent of Joseph, And did not choose the tribe of Ephraim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/78.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He also rejected the tent of Joseph, And did not choose the tribe of Ephraim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/78.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Moreover, He rejected the tent of Joseph, And did not choose the tribe of Ephraim [in which the tabernacle stood].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/78.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He rejected the tent of Joseph and did not choose the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/78.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He rejected the tent of Joseph and did not choose the tribe of Ephraim. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/78.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Moreover he refused the tent of Joseph, And chose not the tribe of Ephraim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/78.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then the Lord decided not to make his home with Joseph's descendants in Ephraim. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/78.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Moreover he refused the tent of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/78.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He rejected the tent of Joseph. He did not choose the tribe of Ephraim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/78.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But he rejected the descendants of Joseph; he did not select the tribe of Ephraim. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/78.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He rejected the clan of Joseph; and the tribe of Ephraim he did not choose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/78.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He rejected the tent of Joseph and refused the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/78.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He rejected the tent of Joseph; he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/78.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Moreover he rejected the tent of Joseph, and did not choose the tribe of Ephraim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/78.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/78.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Moreover he rejected the tent of Joseph, and didn’t choose the tribe of Ephraim, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/78.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And He kicks against the tent of Joseph, "" And has not fixed on the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/78.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And He kicketh against the tent of Joseph, And on the tribe of Ephraim hath not fixed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/78.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will reject in the tent of Joseph, and he chose not in the tribe of Ephraim.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/78.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he rejected the tabernacle of Joseph: and chose not the tribe of Ephraim: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/78.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 77:67>And he rejected the tabernacle of Joseph, and he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/78.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He rejected the tent of Joseph, chose not the tribe of Ephraim. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/78.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He rejected the tent of Joseph, he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/78.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/78.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He despised the tent of Joseph and the tribe of Ephraim was not accepted.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/78.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Moreover He abhorred the tent of Joseph, And chose not the tribe of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/78.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he rejected the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/78-67.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=9909" 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/78.htm">I Will Open My Mouth in Parables</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">66</span>He beat back His foes; He put them to everlasting shame. <span class="reftext">67</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3988.htm" title="3988: way·yim·’as (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To spurn, to disappear. A primitive root; to spurn; also to disappear.">He rejected</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: bə·’ō·hel (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">the tent</a> <a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: yō·w·sêp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">of Joseph</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and refused</a> <a href="/hebrew/977.htm" title="977: ḇā·ḥār (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To choose. A primitive root; properly, to try, i.e. select."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7626.htm" title="7626: ū·ḇə·šê·ḇeṭ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe. From an unused root probably meaning to branch off; a scion, i.e. a stick Or a clan.">the tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/669.htm" title="669: ’ep̄·ra·yim (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.">of Ephraim.</a> </span><span class="reftext">68</span>But He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved.…<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_kings/11-13.htm">1 Kings 11:13</a></span><br />Yet I will not tear the whole kingdom away from him. I will give one tribe to your son for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, which I have chosen.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-31.htm">1 Kings 11:31-32</a></span><br />and said to Jeroboam, “Take ten pieces for yourself, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and I will give you ten tribes. / But one tribe will remain for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-21.htm">1 Kings 12:21-24</a></span><br />And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon. / But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/14-21.htm">1 Kings 14:21</a></span><br />Meanwhile, Rehoboam son of Solomon reigned in Judah. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/14-30.htm">1 Kings 14:30</a></span><br />There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout their days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/10-16.htm">2 Chronicles 10:16-17</a></span><br />When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So all the Israelites went home, / but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-1.htm">2 Chronicles 11:1-4</a></span><br />When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the house of Judah and Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam. / But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah and all the Israelites in Judah and Benjamin ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/12-13.htm">2 Chronicles 12:13</a></span><br />Thus King Rehoboam established himself in Jerusalem and reigned. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-4.htm">2 Chronicles 13:4-5</a></span><br />Then Abijah stood on Mount Zemaraim in the hill country of Ephraim and said, “Hear me, O Jeroboam and all Israel! / Do you not know that the LORD, the God of Israel, has given the kingship of Israel to David and his descendants forever by a covenant of salt?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-9.htm">2 Chronicles 15:9</a></span><br />And he assembled all Judah and Benjamin, along with those from the tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, and Simeon who had settled among them, for great numbers had come over to him from Israel when they saw that the LORD his God was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/21-7.htm">2 Chronicles 21:7</a></span><br />Yet the LORD was unwilling to destroy the house of David, because of the covenant He had made with David, and since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/4-15.htm">Hosea 4:15</a></span><br />Though you prostitute yourself, O Israel, may Judah avoid such guilt! Do not journey to Gilgal, do not go up to Beth-aven, and do not swear on oath, ‘As surely as the LORD lives!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/5-3.htm">Hosea 5:3</a></span><br />I know all about Ephraim, and Israel is not hidden from Me. For now, O Ephraim, you have turned to prostitution; Israel is defiled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/5-5.htm">Hosea 5:5</a></span><br />Israel’s arrogance testifies against them; Israel and Ephraim stumble in their iniquity; even Judah stumbles with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/6-10.htm">Hosea 6:10</a></span><br />In the house of Israel I have seen a horrible thing: Ephraim practices prostitution there, and Israel is defiled.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/6-21.htm">1 Samuel 6:21</a></b></br> And they sent messengers to the inhabitants of Kirjathjearim, saying, The Philistines have brought again the ark of the LORD; come ye down, <i>and</i> fetch it up to you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/7-1.htm">1 Samuel 7:1</a></b></br> And the men of Kirjathjearim came, and fetched up the ark of the LORD, and brought it into the house of Abinadab in the hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son to keep the ark of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/6-2.htm">2 Samuel 6:2,17</a></b></br> And David arose, and went with all the people that <i>were</i> with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the LORD of hosts that dwelleth <i>between</i> the cherubims… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/78-59.htm">Abhorred</a> <a href="/psalms/75-2.htm">Choose</a> <a href="/psalms/47-4.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/psalms/78-9.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/psalms/60-7.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/psalms/74-17.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/psalms/77-15.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/psalms/78-59.htm">Kicketh</a> <a href="/psalms/19-11.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/psalms/78-10.htm">Refused</a> <a href="/psalms/78-59.htm">Rejected</a> <a href="/psalms/78-57.htm">Side</a> <a href="/psalms/78-60.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/psalms/78-60.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/psalms/78-55.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/psalms/74-2.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/89-38.htm">Abhorred</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-29.htm">Choose</a> <a href="/psalms/78-68.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/psalms/80-2.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/psalms/80-2.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/psalms/78-69.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/psalms/80-1.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-8.htm">Kicketh</a> <a href="/psalms/105-16.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Refused</a> <a href="/psalms/89-38.htm">Rejected</a> <a href="/psalms/91-7.htm">Side</a> <a href="/psalms/132-3.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/psalms/91-10.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/psalms/83-6.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/psalms/78-68.htm">Tribe</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 78</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/78-1.htm">An exhortation both to learn and to preach, the law of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/78-9.htm">The story of God's wrath against the incredulous and disobedient</a></span><br><span class="reftext">67. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/78-67.htm">The Israelites being rejected, God chose Judah, Zion, and David.</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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Historically, the tribe of Ephraim held a prominent position among the tribes of Israel, often leading in battles and religious matters. The "tent" symbolizes the dwelling place or the center of worship and leadership. This rejection signifies a shift in divine favor and leadership from Ephraim to another tribe. Theologically, this reflects God's sovereignty in choosing whom He will bless and use for His purposes. The rejection of Ephraim is a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and unfaithfulness, as Ephraim had often been associated with idolatry and rebellion against God (<a href="/hosea/4-17.htm">Hosea 4:17</a>).<p><b>and refused the tribe of Ephraim.</b><br>Ephraim was one of the most influential tribes in the northern kingdom of Israel, often representing the entire northern kingdom. The refusal of Ephraim indicates a significant shift in God's plan for His people. This decision is historically linked to the division of the united monarchy after Solomon's reign, where the northern tribes, led by Ephraim, separated from Judah. Theologically, this refusal can be seen as a fulfillment of God's judgment due to the tribe's persistent idolatry and failure to follow God's commandments. This shift also sets the stage for the rise of the tribe of Judah, from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ would come, fulfilling the prophecy of the Messiah from the line of David (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>). The rejection of Ephraim and the choice of Judah highlight the theme of God's redemptive plan through a chosen lineage, culminating in the coming of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>One of the twelve sons of Jacob, Joseph was a key figure in the history of Israel. His descendants formed two tribes, Ephraim and Manasseh, which were part of the Northern Kingdom of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephraim.htm">Ephraim</a></b><br>A tribe of Israel descended from Joseph's son Ephraim. It was one of the most prominent tribes in the Northern Kingdom and often represented the whole of Israel in biblical texts.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/rejection.htm">Rejection</a></b><br>This refers to God's decision to choose the tribe of Judah over Ephraim for leadership and the establishment of His sanctuary, as seen in the context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/78.htm">Psalm 78</a>.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_choice.htm">God's Sovereign Choice</a></b><br>God's decisions are based on His divine wisdom and purpose, not human expectations. He chose Judah over Ephraim for His own reasons, reminding us to trust in His sovereign will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Ephraim's rejection serves as a warning about the consequences of disobedience and unfaithfulness. We are called to remain faithful to God to avoid similar outcomes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_leadership.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Leadership</a></b><br>The shift from Ephraim to Judah highlights the importance of godly leadership. We should pray for and support leaders who seek to follow God's heart.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>Despite the rejection of Ephraim, God remained faithful to His covenant with Israel. This assures us of His unwavering faithfulness to His promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_78.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 78</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_lessons_do_moses_and_aaron_teach.htm">Where is Mount Ephraim mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_tribe_of_ephraim.htm">What is the Tribe of Ephraim?</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/why_include_joseph's_kids_in_genesis_46_20.htm">Why does Genesis 46:20 include Joseph's Egyptian-born children in the lineage, and is there extrabiblical evidence for Joseph's high status in Egypt?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/78.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 67.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph.</span> The "tabernacle of Joseph" is the sanctuary at Shiloh, which was north of Bethel, and thus within the limits of the tribe of Ephraim. When a permanent site was to be assigned to the tabernacle and the ark, God did not choose for them the position of Shiloh, but that of Jerusalem. <span class="cmt_word">And chose not the tribe of Ephraim.</span> Ephraim had enjoyed the pre-eminency from the time of the death of Moses (see the comment on ver. 9). By the course of events between Samuel's death and the establishment of the kingdom of David, the pre-eminency had been transferred to Judah, according to the design of the Almighty from the first (see <a href="/genesis/49-8.htm">Genesis 49:8-10</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/78-67.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">He rejected</span><br /><span class="heb">וַ֭יִּמְאַס</span> <span class="translit">(way·yim·’as)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3988.htm">Strong's 3988: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spurn, to disappear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the tent</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאֹ֣הֶל</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’ō·hel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Joseph</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹסֵ֑ף</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·sêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and refused</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the tribe</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽבְשֵׁ֥בֶט</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·šê·ḇeṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7626.htm">Strong's 7626: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ephraim.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶ֝פְרַ֗יִם</span> <span class="translit">(’ep̄·ra·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/78-67.htm">Psalm 78:67 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/78-67.htm">Psalm 78:67 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/78-67.htm">Psalm 78:67 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/78-67.htm">Psalm 78:67 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/78-67.htm">Psalm 78:67 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/78-67.htm">Psalm 78:67 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/78-67.htm">Psalm 78:67 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/78-67.htm">Psalm 78:67 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/78-67.htm">Psalm 78:67 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/78-67.htm">Psalm 78:67 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/78-67.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 78:67 Moreover he rejected the tent of Joseph (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/78-66.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 78:66"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 78:66" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/78-68.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 78:68"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 78:68" /></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>