Psalms 68–35

Psalm 68:1-35

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Genesis

The Creation of the World 1:1-2:3 The Creation of Man and Woman 2:4-25 The Fall of Man 3:1-24 Cain and Abel 4:1-26 From Adam to Noah 5:1-32 The Flood 6:1-8:22 God’s Covenant with Noah 9:1-17 Noah’s Drunkenness and Curse 9:18-29 Nations Descended from Noah 10:1-32 The Tower of Babel 11:1-9 From Shem to Abram 11:10-32 The Call of Abram 12:1-9 Abram in Egypt 12:10-20 Abram and Lot Separate 13:1-18 Abram Rescues Lot 14:1-24 God’s Covenant with Abram 15:1-21 Hagar and Ishmael 16:1-16 The Covenant of Circumcision 17:1-27 A Son Promised to Sarah 18:1-15 Abraham Intercedes for Sodom 18:16-33 The Destruction of Sodom 19:1-29 The Origin of Moab and Ammon 19:30-38 Abraham and Abimelech 20:1-18 The Birth of Isaac 21:1-7 Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away 21:8-21 A Treaty with Abimelech 21:22-34 The Sacrifice of Isaac 22:1-19 Nahor’s Children 22:20-24 The Death and Burial of Sarah 23:1-20 A Wife for Isaac 24:1-67 The Death of Abraham 25:1-11 Ishmael’s Descendants 25:12-18 Esau and Jacob 25:19-34 Isaac and Abimelech 26:1-35 Jacob Takes Esau’s Blessing 27:1-40 Jacob Sent to Paddan-aram 27:41-28:9 Jacob’s Dream at Bethel 28:10-22 Jacob Meets Rachel 29:1-14 Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel 29:15-30 The Children of Jacob 29:31-30:24 Jacob’s Prosperity 30:25-43 Jacob Flees from Laban 31:1-21 Jacob and Laban Make a Covenant 31:22-55 Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau 32:1-21 Jacob Wrestles with God 32:22-32 Jacob Meets Esau 33:1-20 Dinah and the Shechemites 34:1-31 God Blesses Jacob at Bethel 35:1-15 Deaths of Rachel and Isaac 35:16-29 Esau’s Descendants 36:1-30 The Kings of Edom 36:31-43 Joseph’s Dreams 37:1-11 Joseph Sold by His Brothers 37:12-36 Judah and Tamar 38:1-30 Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife 39:1-23 Joseph Interprets Dreams in Prison 40:1-23 Pharaoh’s Dreams 41:1-40 Joseph Rises to Power 41:41-57 Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt 42:1-38 Joseph’s Brothers Return with Benjamin 43:1-34 The Silver Cup 44:1-34 Joseph Reveals Himself 45:1-28 Jacob Goes to Egypt 46:1-47:12 Joseph and the Famine 47:13-31 Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh 48:1-22 Jacob Blesses His Sons 49:1-28 The Death and Burial of Jacob 49:29-50:14 Joseph Reassures His Brothers 50:15-21 The Death of Joseph 50:22-26

Exodus

Israel Increases in Egypt 1:1-22 The Birth of Moses 2:1-10 Moses Flees to Midian 2:11-25 The Burning Bush 3:1-22 Signs for Moses 4:1-17 Moses Returns to Egypt 4:18-31 Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh 5:1-21 God Promises Deliverance 5:22-6:12 The Genealogy of Moses and Aaron 6:13-27 Moses and Aaron Sent to Pharaoh 6:28-7:7 Aaron’s Staff Becomes a Serpent 7:8-13 The First Plague: Water to Blood 7:14-24 The Second Plague: Frogs 7:25-8:15 The Third Plague: Gnats 8:16-19 The Fourth Plague: Flies 8:20-32 The Fifth Plague: Livestock Die 9:1-7 The Sixth Plague: Boils 9:8-12 The Seventh Plague: Hail 9:13-35 The Eighth Plague: Locusts 10:1-20 The Ninth Plague: Darkness 10:21-29 A Final Plague Threatened 11:1-10 The Passover 12:1-30 The Exodus 12:31-42 Passover Regulations 12:43-51 Consecration of the Firstborn 13:1-16 Crossing the Red Sea 13:17-14:31 The Song of Moses 15:1-21 Bitter Water Made Sweet 15:22-27 Manna from Heaven 16:1-36 Water from the Rock 17:1-7 Amalek Defeated 17:8-16 Jethro’s Advice 18:1-27 Israel at Mount Sinai 19:1-25 The Ten Commandments 20:1-21 Laws About Altars 20:22-21:1 Laws About Slaves 21:2-11 Laws About Personal Injuries 21:12-36 Laws About Restitution 22:1-15 Laws About Holiness 22:16-31 Laws About Justice 23:1-9 Sabbath Years and Weeks 23:10-13 The Three Feasts 23:14-19 The Angel and the Promises 23:20-33 The Covenant Confirmed 24:1-18 Contributions for the Sanctuary 25:1-9 The Ark of the Testimony 25:10-22 The Table for Bread 25:23-30 The Golden Lampstand 25:31-40 The Tabernacle 26:1-37 The Bronze Altar 27:1-8 The Court of the Tabernacle 27:9-19 Oil for the Lamp 27:20-21 The Priests’ Garments 28:1-5 The Ephod 28:6-14 The Breastpiece of Judgment 28:15-30 Other Priestly Garments 28:31-43 Consecration of the Priests 29:1-46 The Altar of Incense 30:1-10 The Census Tax 30:11-16 The Bronze Basin 30:17-21 The Anointing Oil 30:22-33 The Incense 30:34-38 Oholiab and Bezalel 31:1-11 The Sabbath Sign 31:12-18 The Golden Calf 32:1-33:6 The Tent of Meeting 33:7-11 Moses’ Intercession and God’s Glory 33:12-23 New Tablets and Covenant 34:1-28 The Shining Face of Moses 34:29-35 Sabbath Regulations 35:1-3 Freewill Offerings for the Tabernacle 35:4-29 Bezalel and Oholiab Set Apart 35:30-36:7 Making the Tabernacle 36:8-38 Making the Ark 37:1-9 Making the Table 37:10-16 Making the Lampstand 37:17-24 Making the Altar of Incense 37:25-29 Making the Bronze Altar 38:1-7 Making the Bronze Basin 38:8 Making the Court 38:9-20 Materials of the Tabernacle 38:21-31 Making the Priests’ Garments 39:1 The Ephod Made 39:2-7 The Breastpiece Made 39:8-21 Other Garments Made 39:22-31 The Work Completed 39:32-43 The Tabernacle Erected 40:1-33 The Glory Fills the Tabernacle 40:34-38

Numbers

The Census of Israel 1:1-54 Arrangement of the Camp 2:1-34 The Levites’ Duties 3:1-51 Kohathites’ Service 4:1-20 Gershonites’ Service 4:21-28 Merarites’ Service 4:29-33 Census of the Levites 4:34-49 Unclean Removed from Camp 5:1-4 Restitution for Wrongs 5:5-10 The Test for Adultery 5:11-31 The Nazirite Vow 6:1-21 The Priestly Blessing 6:22-27 Offerings of the Leaders 7:1-89 The Lamps 8:1-4 The Levites Consecrated 8:5-26 The Passover Celebrated 9:1-14 The Cloud Over the Tabernacle 9:15-23 The Silver Trumpets 10:1-10 Departure from Sinai 10:11-36 Complaint and Quail; Seventy Elders 11:1-35 Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses 12:1-16 Spies Sent into Canaan 13:1-25 Report of the Spies 13:26-33 The People Rebel 14:1-45 Offerings and Firstfruits 15:1-21 Unintentional Sin and Presumptuous Sin 15:22-31 The Sabbath-Breaker 15:32-36 Tassels on Garments 15:37-41 Korah’s Rebellion 16:1-50 Aaron’s Staff Buds 17:1-13 Priests’ and Levites’ Duties 18:1-7 Portions for Priests and Levites 18:8-32 The Red Heifer 19:1-22 Water from the Rock at Meribah 20:1-13 Edom Refuses Passage 20:14-21 Aaron’s Death 20:22-29 Arad Defeated 21:1-3 The Bronze Serpent 21:4-9 Journeys in the Wilderness 21:10-20 Victories over Sihon and Og 21:21-35 Balaam Summoned 22:1-20 Balaam’s Donkey and the Angel 22:21-41 Balaam’s First Oracle 23:1-12 Balaam’s Second Oracle 23:13-26 Balaam’s Third Oracle 23:27-24:14 The Star out of Jacob 24:15-19 Balaam’s Final Sayings 24:20-25 Baal of Peor and Phinehas 25:1-18 The Second Census 26:1-65 Daughters of Zelophehad 27:1-11 Joshua Appointed 27:12-23 Daily Offerings 28:1-8 Sabbath Offerings 28:9-10 Monthly Offerings 28:11-15 Passover Offerings 28:16-25 Weeks (Firstfruits) Offerings 28:26-31 Trumpets Offerings 29:1-6 Day of Atonement Offerings 29:7-11 Booths Offerings 29:12-40 Vows 30:1-16 War with Midian—Spoils 31:1-24 Division of the Spoils 31:25-54 Reuben, Gad, and Half-Manasseh 32:1-42 Stages of Israel’s Journey 33:1-56 Boundaries of the Land 34:1-29 Levitical Cities 35:1-5 Cities of Refuge 35:6-34 Marriage of Zelophehad’s Daughters 36:1-13

Deuteronomy

Preamble and Setting 1:1-8 Leaders Appointed 1:9-18 Spies Sent 1:19-25 Rebellion and Judgment 1:26-46 Journey Through Edom, Moab, Ammon 2:1-23 Victory over Sihon 2:24-37 Victory over Og 3:1-11 Allotment East of Jordan 3:12-20 Moses Forbidden to Enter 3:21-29 Call to Obey 4:1-14 No Idols 4:15-31 The LORD Alone Is God 4:32-40 Cities of Refuge East 4:41-43 Introduction to the Law 4:44-49 The Ten Commandments Rehearsed 5:1-33 The Shema and Instruction 6:1-25 Warning Against the Nations 7:1-26 Do Not Forget the LORD 8:1-20 Not for Your Righteousness 9:1-6 Israel’s Rebellions Recounted 9:7-29 New Tablets; Ark 10:1-11 Fear the LORD 10:12-22 Love, Obey, Choose 11:1-32 The Place of Worship 12:1-32 False Prophets and Idolatry 13:1-18 Clean and Unclean Foods 14:1-21 Tithes 14:22-29 Sabbatical Year 15:1-11 Hebrew Slaves 15:12-18 Firstborn Animals 15:19-23 Passover 16:1-8 Weeks 16:9-12 Booths 16:13-17 Justice 16:18-20 Forbidden Worship 16:21-17:7 Difficult Cases 17:8-13 Laws for the King 17:14-20 Provision for Levites 18:1-8 Abominable Practices 18:9-13 A Prophet Like Moses 18:14-22 Cities of Refuge 19:1-14 Witnesses and Penalties 19:15-21 Rules for War 20:1-20 Unsolved Murder 21:1-9 Wives from War 21:10-14 Rights of the Firstborn 21:15-17 Rebellious Son 21:18-21 Various Laws 21:22-22:12 Laws of Chastity 22:13-30 Assembly Exclusions 23:1-8 Camp Purity 23:9-14 Various Laws Continued 23:15-25:19 Firstfruits and Tithes Confession 26:1-15 You Are the LORD’s People 26:16-19 Law on Stones and Altar 27:1-8 Curses Pronounced 27:9-26 Blessings for Obedience 28:1-14 Curses for Disobedience 28:15-68 Renewal in Moab 29:1-29 Choose Life 30:1-20 Joshua Commissioned 31:1-8 Public Reading of the Law 31:9-13 Moses’ Warning of Apostasy 31:14-29 The Song of Moses 31:30-32:47 Moses to Die on Nebo 32:48-52 Moses Blesses Israel 33:1-29 The Death of Moses 34:1-12

Joshua

Joshua Commissioned and Encouraged 1:1-18 Rahab Protects the Spies 2:1-24 Crossing the Jordan and Memorial Stones 3:1-4:24 Renewal at Gilgal: Circumcision and Passover 5:1-12 The Commander Appears and the Fall of Jericho 5:13-6:27 Defeat at Ai and Achan's Sin Revealed 7:1-26 The Capture and Destruction of Ai 8:1-29 Altar on Mount Ebal and the Law Proclaimed 8:30-35 The Gibeonite Deception and Treaty 9:1-27 Victory at Gibeon and the Long Day 10:1-15 Capture and Execution of the Five Kings 10:16-28 The Southern Campaign and Conquest of Cities 10:29-43 Defeat of the Northern Coalition and Hazor Destroyed 11:1-23 Lists of Kings Defeated East and West of the Jordan 12:1-24 Land Remaining to Be Possessed 13:1-7 Allotments East of the Jordan 13:8-33 Procedure for Distributing the Land and Levitical Cities 14:1-5 Caleb's Claim and Inheritance of Hebron 14:6-15 Boundaries and Towns of Judah 15:1-63 Ephraim and West Manasseh: Boundaries and Claims 16:1-17:18 Shiloh Established and the Land Surveyed 18:1-10 Territory and Towns of Benjamin 18:11-28 Territory of Simeon 19:1-9 Territory of Zebulun 19:10-16 Territory of Issachar 19:17-23 Territory of Asher 19:24-31 Territory of Naphtali 19:32-39 Territory of Dan 19:40-48 Completion of the Allotments and Joshua's Inheritance 19:49-51 Cities of Refuge Established 20:1-9 Levitical Cities and Their Holdings 21:1-45 The Eastern Tribes' Altar and the Reconciliation 22:1-34 Joshua's Farewell Exhortation and Warning 23:1-16 Renewal of the Covenant at Shechem 24:1-27 Death and Burial of Joshua and Eleazar 24:28-33

1 Samuel

Hannah's Prayer for a Son 1:1-20 Hannah Presents Samuel to the Lord 1:21-28 Hannah's Song of Praise 2:1-11 Eli's Corrupt Sons and Samuel's Childhood 2:12-26 Prophecy of Judgment on Eli's House 2:27-36 Samuel's Call and the Lord's Word to Eli 3:1-4:1 Israel Defeated and the Ark Captured 4:2-11 Eli's Death and the Birth of Ichabod 4:12-22 The Ark Brings Judgment in Philistine Cities 5:1-12 The Ark Returned to Israel 6:1-7:1 Samuel Judges Israel and Delivers Them at Mizpah 7:2-17 Israel Demands a King 8:1-22 Saul Chosen and Given Signs 9:1-10:8 Saul Proclaimed King by Lot 10:9-27 Saul's Victory at Jabesh-Gilead 11:1-11 Saul Confirmed as King at Gilgal 11:12-15 Samuel's Farewell and Exhortation to Israel 12:1-25 Saul's Unauthorized Sacrifice and Rebuke 13:1-15 Philistine Pressure and Israel's Lack of Arms 13:16-22 Jonathan's Bold Assault and Victory 13:23-14:14 Saul's Rash Oath and Its Consequences 14:15-23 Saul's Pursuit and Jonathan's Exploits 14:24-48 Saul's Family and Mighty Men 14:49-52 Saul's Disobedience and Rejection as King 15:1-35 David Anointed by Samuel 16:1-13 David Serves Saul and Eases His Torment 16:14-23 David and Goliath 17:1-58 David's Rise and Saul's Jealousy 18:1-30 Saul's Attempts on David's Life and Jonathan's Intervention 19:1-24 David and Jonathan's Covenant 20:1-42 David at Nob: Bread and Goliath's Sword 21:1-9 David Feigns Madness at Gath 21:10-15 David Gathers Followers and Seeks Priestly Aid 22:1-5 Massacre at Nob and Abiathar Joins David 22:6-23 David Delivers Keilah and Inquires of God 23:1-6 Saul's Pursuit, Ziphite Betrayal, and David's Escape 23:7-29 David Spares Saul in a Cave 24:1-22 Nabal's Folly and Abigail's Intervention 25:1-44 David Again Spares Saul in His Camp 26:1-25 David Seeks Refuge with Achish 27:1-12 Saul and the Witch of Endor 28:1-25 The Philistines Reject David 29:1-11 David Recovers His Family and Defeats the Amalekites 30:1-31 The Death of Saul and His Sons 31:1-13

2 Samuel

An Amalekite Reports Saul and Jonathan's Death 1:1-16 David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan 1:17-27 David Anointed King of Judah at Hebron 2:1-7 Ish‑Bosheth Made King; Civil War with David Begins 2:8-3:5 Abner Seeks Alliance with David 3:6-21 Joab Murders Abner; David's Protest and Mourning 3:22-39 Ish‑Bosheth Assassinated 4:1-12 David Anointed King over All Israel 5:1-5 David Captures Jerusalem and Establishes His House 5:6-16 David's Victories over the Philistines 5:17-25 Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem; Uzzah's Death and David's Joy 6:1-23 God's Covenant with David 7:1-17 David's Prayer of Thanksgiving for God's Promise 7:18-29 David's Military Victories 8:1-14 David's Officials and Mighty Men 8:15-18 David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth 9:1-13 War with the Ammonites and Syrians 10:1-19 David and Bathsheba; the Death of Uriah 11:1-27 Nathan Rebukes David; Judgment and Aftermath 12:1-31 Amnon's Crime against Tamar 13:1-22 Absalom Kills Amnon and Flees 13:23-39 Joab Secures Absalom's Return and Reconciliation 14:1-33 Absalom's Conspiracy and Rise to Power 15:1-12 David Flees Jerusalem; Loyal Followers Accompany Him 15:13-37 Ziba Brings Provisions to David 16:1-4 Shimei Curses David as He Flees 16:5-14 Counsel in Absalom's Court; Ahithophel's Plan and Hushai's Counterplot 16:15-17:29 Battle in the Forest of Ephraim and Absalom's Death 18:1-18 Reports of Victory and David's Grief for Absalom 18:19-19:8 David's Return to Jerusalem; Reconciliation and Disputes 19:9-43 Sheba's Revolt and Its Suppression 20:1-26 Famine and the Gibeonites' Demand; Saul's Descendants Executed 21:1-14 David's Battles with the Philistines and the Valor of His Men 21:15-22 David's Song of Deliverance 22:1-51 David's Final Oracle 23:1-7 The Deeds of David's Mighty Warriors 23:8-39 David's Census and the Resulting Plague 24:1-17 David Purchases the Threshing Floor; Sacrifice and End of Plague 24:18-25

1 Kings

Adonijah Attempts to Seize the Throne 1:1-27 Solomon Anointed King 1:28-53 David's Charge to Solomon and Death 2:1-12 Solomon Consolidates His Power 2:13-46 Solomon's Request for Wisdom 3:1-15 Solomon's Wise Judgment 3:16-28 Solomon's Officials and Administrative Order 4:1-19 The Wealth and Prosperity of Israel 4:20-28 Solomon's Wisdom and Fame 4:29-34 Alliances and Preparations for the Temple 5:1-18 Solomon Builds the Temple 6:1-38 Solomon's Palace and Structural Works 7:1-12 Temple Furnishings and the Work of Hiram 7:13-51 The Ark Brought into the Temple 8:1-21 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication 8:22-61 The Dedication Celebrated with Sacrifice 8:62-66 God's Promise and Warning to Solomon 9:1-9 Solomon's Building Projects and Trade 9:10-28 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 10:1-13 The Wealth and Splendor of Solomon's Reign 10:14-29 Solomon's Foreign Wives and Apostasy 11:1-13 Adversaries Raised Against Solomon 11:14-25 Jeroboam's Call and the Promise of Division 11:26-40 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 11:41-43 Rehoboam's Folly and the Kingdom Divides 12:1-24 Jeroboam Establishes Golden Calves 12:25-33 Prophetic Rebuke at Bethel and Deception 13:1-34 Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam 14:1-20 Rehoboam's Unfaithfulness and Shishak's Invasion 14:21-31 Abijam's Short Reign in Judah 15:1-8 Asa's Reforms and Early Reign 15:9-24 Nadab's Reign and Baasha's Conspiracy 15:25-32 Baasha's Reign and Jehu's Prophecy 15:33-16:7 Elah Assassinated and Zimri's Usurpation 16:8-14 Zimri's Suicide and Omri's Rise to Power 16:15-20 Omri Establishes Samaria as Capital 16:21-28 Ahab and Jezebel Introduce Baal Worship 16:29-34 Elijah Announces the Drought and Is Fed by Ravens 17:1-6 Elijah in Zarephath: Provision and Resurrection 17:7-24 Elijah Confronts Ahab and Prepares for Confrontation 18:1-15 Elijah on Mount Carmel and the Fall of Baal's Prophets 18:16-46 Elijah Flees to Horeb and Is Renewed 19:1-9 God's Response to Elijah and New Commissions 19:10-18 The Call of Elisha 19:19-21 Ben‑hadad Besieges Samaria; Israel's Defiant Response 20:1-12 Israel's Victories Over Aram and Ahab's Mercy 20:13-34 A Prophet Enacts Judgment on the King 20:35-43 Naboth's Vineyard: Ahab and Jezebel's Crime and Punishment 21:1-29 Ahab and Jehoshaphat Seek Counsel; Micaiah's True Prophecy 22:1-28 Ahab Dies at Ramoth‑Gilead 22:29-40 Jehoshaphat's Reign in Judah 22:41-50 Ahaziah Succeeds Ahab and Does Evil 22:51-53

2 Kings

Ahaziah Seeks Counsel and Elijah’s Judgment 1:1-18 Elijah Taken Up; Elisha Succeeds 2:1-18 Elisha Purifies Jericho’s Water 2:19-22 Mockers of Elisha Mauled by Bears 2:23-25 Alliance Against Moab and Elisha’s Miracle 3:1-27 The Widow’s Oil Multiplied 4:1-7 Elisha Restores the Shunammite’s Son 4:8-37 Poisoned Stew Made Safe 4:38-41 Elisha Feeds a Hundred Men 4:42-44 Naaman Healed of Leprosy and Gehazi’s Greed 5:1-27 The Floating Axe Head 6:1-7 Elisha Foils the Aramean Raid 6:8-23 Famine Besieges Samaria 6:24-7:2 Arameans Flee; Samaria’s Deliverance 7:3-20 The Shunammite Restored to Her Land 8:1-6 Elisha Foretells Hazael’s Rise 8:7-15 Jehoram’s Reign in Israel 8:16-24 Ahaziah of Judah Ascends the Throne 8:25-29 Anointing of Jehu as King 9:1-13 Jehu Slays Joram and the House of Ahab 9:14-29 The Death of Jezebel 9:30-37 Jehu Executes Ahab’s Kin at Jezreel 10:1-17 Jehu Destroys Baal Worship 10:18-36 Joash Crowned; Athaliah Overthrown 11:1-21 Joash Repairs the Temple 12:1-21 Jehoahaz of Israel and Aramean Oppression 13:1-9 Jehoash of Israel and Elisha’s Final Acts 13:10-25 Amaziah of Judah: Victory and Pride 14:1-22 Jeroboam II Restores Israel’s Borders 14:23-29 Azariah (Uzziah) King of Judah 15:1-7 Zechariah’s Short Reign and Assassination 15:8-12 Shallum’s Brief Usurpation and Murder 15:13-16 Menahem’s Reign and Tribute to Assyria 15:17-22 Pekahiah Murdered; Pekah’s Conspiracy 15:23-26 Pekah Rules and Wars with Judah 15:27-31 Jotham King of Judah 15:32-38 Ahaz’s Reign and Submission to Assyria 16:1-20 Fall of Samaria and Israel’s Exile 17:1-6 Reasons for Israel’s Exile 17:7-23 Resettling Samaria and Syncretistic Worship 17:24-41 Hezekiah’s Reforms and Fortifications 18:1-16 Rabshakeh’s Taunts before Jerusalem 18:17-37 Hezekiah’s Plea and Isaiah’s Prophecy 19:1-13 Hezekiah’s Prayer of Surrender 19:14-19 The LORD Delivers Jerusalem from Sennacherib 19:20-37 Hezekiah’s Illness, Recovery, and the Sign 20:1-11 Hezekiah’s Pride and a Warning about Babylon 20:12-21 Manasseh’s Long, Wicked Reign 21:1-18 Amon’s Short Reign and Assassination 21:19-26 Josiah Finds the Book of the Law and Reforms 22:1-20 Josiah’s Covenant Renewal and Passover 23:1-30 Jehoahaz Deposed; Jehoiakim Installed by Egypt 23:31-35 Jehoiakim’s Reign and Babylonian Pressure 23:36-24:7 Jehoiachin’s Brief Reign and First Exile 24:8-17 Zedekiah Appointed as Babylon’s Vassal 24:18-19 Siege and Fall of Jerusalem; Destruction and Exile 24:20-25:26 Jehoiachin Released from Babylonian Prison 25:27-30

1 Chronicles

Genealogies from Adam to Abraham 1:1-27 The Descendants of Abraham 1:28-34 The Edomite Genealogies (Esau and Seir) 1:35-54 The Sons of Israel 2:1-2 The Genealogy and Families of Judah 2:3-55 David’s Descendants and the Royal Line 3:1-24 Judahite Families and Notable Descendants 4:1-23 The Families and Settlements of Simeon 4:24-43 Transjordanian Tribes and Their Chiefs 5:1-10 Wars and Settlements East of the Jordan 5:11-22 Loss of Territory and Exile East of the Jordan 5:23-26 The Levites: Genealogy and Temple Service 6:1-81 The Tribe of Issachar 7:1-5 A Register of Benjamin’s Households 7:6-12 A Brief Genealogical Note 7:13 The Tribe of Naphtali 7:14-19 The Tribe of Manasseh 7:20-29 The Tribe of Ephraim 7:30-40 The Genealogy of Benjamin (including Saul’s Line) 8:1-9:1 Resettlement of Jerusalem: Residents and Officials 9:2-34 Gatekeepers and Temple Servants in Jerusalem 9:35-44 The Death of Saul and the End of His House 10:1-14 David Anointed King over Israel 11:1-3 David Captures Jerusalem (Zion) 11:4-9 David’s Mighty Men and Warriors 11:10-47 Those Who Came to David at Hebron (Judah’s Support) 12:1-22 Israel’s Warriors Join David at Hebron 12:23-40 Bringing the Ark: Preparations and Uzzah’s Death 13:1-14 David’s Household and Philistine Submission 14:1-7 David’s Victories over the Philistines 14:8-17 Preparations for Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem 15:1-16:6 David Institutes Worship and a Song of Praise 16:7-43 God’s Covenant with David (Nathan’s Oracle) 17:1-15 David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Covenant 17:16-27 David’s Military Victories and Tribute 18:1-13 David’s Officials and the Spoils of War 18:14-17 War with the Ammonites and Their Allies 19:1-19 The Campaign against Rabbah (Ammon) 20:1-3 Defeat of the Philistines and Their Champions 20:4-8 David’s Census, Plague, and Purchase of the Temple Site 21:1-22:1 David’s Preparations and Instructions for Solomon 22:2-19 David Organizes the Levites 23:1-6 Levitical Families and Their Heads 23:7-11 Age Regulations and Duties of the Levites 23:12-20 Assignments of Levites: Singers, Gatekeepers, Treasurers 23:21-32 Divisions of the Priests into Twenty‑Four Courses 24:1-19 Priestly Families and Their Cities 24:20-31 The Levitical Musicians and Their Organization 25:1-31 Gatekeepers and Their Lineages 26:1-19 Officials Responsible for Treasuries and Records 26:20-32 Military Divisions and Their Commanders 27:1-15 David’s Civil Officials and Overseers 27:16-24 Heads of the King’s Household and Provisions 27:25-34 David’s Charge to Solomon and the Temple Plan 28:1-21 The Nation’s Offerings for the Temple 29:1-9 David’s Prayer of Praise and Blessing for Solomon 29:10-20 David’s Final Acts and Organization of the Kingdom 29:21-25 The Death of David and Solomon’s Accession 29:26-30

2 Chronicles

Solomon's Sacrifice at Gibeon and Prayer for Wisdom 1:1-17 Solomon Secures Materials and Craftsmen for the Temple 2:1-18 The Temple: Foundation and Structure 3:1-17 Temple Furnishings and Completion of the Work 4:1-5:1 The Ark Installed and Solomon's Dedication Prayer 5:2-6:11 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication and God's Assurance 6:12-42 The Lord Fills the Temple and the Dedication Festival 7:1-10 God Appears to Solomon and Gives a Conditional Promise 7:11-22 Solomon's Other Buildings and Relations with Hiram 8:1-18 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 9:1-12 Solomon's Wealth, Trade, and Administration 9:13-28 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 9:29-31 Rehoboam's Folly and the Division of the Kingdom 10:1-11:4 Rehoboam Fortifies Judah and Consolidates Support 11:5-17 Rehoboam's Descendants and Death 11:18-23 Shishak's Invasion and Judah's Loss 12:1-16 Abijah's Victory over Israel and His Death 13:1-14:1 Asa's Reforms and Victory over Ethiopia 14:2-15 Asa Strengthened by Prophecy and Covenant Renewal 15:1-19 Asa's Alliance with Aram and Reproof by Hanani 16:1-14 Jehoshaphat Strengthens Judah and Reforms Justice 17:1-19 Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahab and the Battle at Ramoth-gilead 18:1-27 Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat for the Alliance with Ahab 18:28-19:3 Judicial Reforms: Judges Appointed to Administer Justice 19:4-11 Jehoshaphat's Deliverance through Prayer and Praise 20:1-30 End of Jehoshaphat's Reign and Jehoram's Accession 20:31-21:3 Jehoram's Wicked Reign, Revolts, and Judgment 21:4-20 Ahaziah Succeeds His Father and Is Wounded 22:1-9 Athaliah's Usurpation Overthrown and Joash Crowned 22:10-23:21 Joash's Temple Restoration under Jehoiada 24:1-16 Joash's Apostasy, Punishment, and Assassination 24:17-27 Amaziah's Reign: Victory, Pride, and Defeat by Israel 25:1-28 Uzziah's Prosperity and Pride; Leprosy for Presumption 26:1-23 Jotham's Reign: Fortifications and Prosperity 27:1-9 Ahaz's Idolatry, Defeats, and Assyrian Subjugation 28:1-27 Hezekiah's Temple Restoration and Religious Reforms 29:1-36 Hezekiah's Passover and National Repentance 30:1-31:1 Hezekiah's Religious Administration and Temple Support 31:2-21 Hezekiah's Defense Against Sennacherib and Divine Deliverance 32:1-23 Hezekiah's Illness, Pride, and the Babylonian Envoys 32:24-33 Manasseh's Idolatry, Captivity, Repentance, and Restoration 33:1-20 Amon's Wicked Reign and Assassination 33:21-25 Josiah's Early Reforms and Temple Repair 34:1-13 The Book of the Law Found, Huldah's Prophecy, and Josiah's Covenant 34:14-33 Josiah's Observance of the Passover 35:1-19 Josiah Killed at Megiddo and National Mourning 35:20-36:1 Jehoahaz Reigns Briefly and Is Deposed by Pharaoh 36:2-4 Jehoiakim's Reign and Disobedience 36:5-8 Jehoiachin's Short Reign and Exile to Babylon 36:9-10 Zedekiah's Reign and Rejection of Prophetic Warnings 36:11-14 Judgment, Exile, and the Decree of Cyrus 36:15-23

Psalm

Psalms 1–2 1:1-2:12 Psalms 3–8 3:1-8 Psalms 4–8 4:1-8 Psalms 5–12 5:1-12 Psalms 6–10 6:1-10 Psalms 7–17 7:1-17 Psalms 8–9 8:1-9 Psalms 9–10 9:1-10:18 Psalms 11–7 11:1-7 Psalms 12–8 12:1-8 Psalms 13–6 13:1-6 Psalms 14–7 14:1-7 Psalms 15–5 15:1-5 Psalms 16–11 16:1-11 Psalms 17–15 17:1-15 Psalms 18–50 18:1-50 Psalms 19–14 19:1-14 Psalms 20–9 20:1-9 Psalms 21–13 21:1-13 Psalms 22–31 22:1-31 Psalms 23–6 23:1-6 Psalms 24–10 24:1-10 Psalms 25–22 25:1-22 Psalms 26–12 26:1-12 Psalms 27–14 27:1-14 Psalms 28–9 28:1-9 Psalms 29–11 29:1-11 Psalms 30–12 30:1-12 Psalms 31–24 31:1-24 Psalms 32–33 32:1-33:22 Psalms 34–22 34:1-22 Psalms 35–28 35:1-28 Psalms 36–12 36:1-12 Psalms 37–40 37:1-40 Psalms 38–22 38:1-22 Psalms 39–13 39:1-13 Psalms 40–17 40:1-17 Psalms 41–13 41:1-13 Psalms 42–43 42:1-43:5 Psalms 44–26 44:1-26 Psalms 45–17 45:1-17 Psalms 46–11 46:1-11 Psalms 47–9 47:1-9 Psalms 48–14 48:1-14 Psalms 49–20 49:1-20 Psalms 50–23 50:1-23 Psalms 51–19 51:1-19 Psalms 52–9 52:1-9 Psalms 53–6 53:1-6 Psalms 54–7 54:1-7 Psalms 55–23 55:1-23 Psalms 56–13 56:1-13 Psalms 57–11 57:1-11 Psalms 58–11 58:1-11 Psalms 59–17 59:1-17 Psalms 60–12 60:1-12 Psalms 61–8 61:1-8 Psalms 62–12 62:1-12 Psalms 63–11 63:1-11 Psalms 64–10 64:1-10 Psalms 65–13 65:1-13 Psalms 66–20 66:1-20 Psalms 67–7 67:1-7 Psalms 68–35 68:1-35 Psalms 69–36 69:1-36 Psalms 70–71 70:1-71:24 Psalms 72–20 72:1-20 Psalms 73–28 73:1-28 Psalms 74–23 74:1-23 Psalms 75–10 75:1-10 Psalms 76–12 76:1-12 Psalms 77–20 77:1-20 Psalms 78–72 78:1-72 Psalms 79–13 79:1-13 Psalms 80–19 80:1-19 Psalms 81–16 81:1-16 Psalms 82–8 82:1-8 Psalms 83–18 83:1-18 Psalms 84–12 84:1-12 Psalms 85–13 85:1-13 Psalms 86–17 86:1-17 Psalms 87–7 87:1-7 Psalms 88–18 88:1-18 Psalms 89–52 89:1-52 Psalms 90–91 90:1-91:16 Psalms 92–97 92:1-97:12 Psalms 98–99 98:1-99:9 Psalms 100–5 100:1-5 Psalms 101–8 101:1-8 Psalms 102–28 102:1-28 Psalms 103–106 103:1-106:48 Psalms 107–43 107:1-43 Psalms 108–13 108:1-13 Psalms 109–31 109:1-31 Psalms 110–118 110:1-118:29 Psalms 119–8 119:1-8 Psalms 119–16 119:9-16 Psalms 119–24 119:17-24 Psalms 119–32 119:25-32 Psalms 119–40 119:33-40 Psalms 119–48 119:41-48 Psalms 119–56 119:49-56 Psalms 119–64 119:57-64 Psalms 119–72 119:65-72 Psalms 119–80 119:73-80 Psalms 119–88 119:81-88 Psalms 119–176 119:89-176 Psalms 119–104 119:96-104 Psalms 119–112 119:105-112 Psalms 119–120 119:113-120 Psalms 119–128 119:121-128 Psalms 119–136 119:129-136 Psalms 119–144 119:137-144 Psalms 119–152 119:145-152 Psalms 119–160 119:153-160 Psalms 119–168 119:161-168 Psalms 119–176 119:169-176 Psalms 120–7 120:1-7 Psalms 121–8 121:1-8 Psalms 122–9 122:1-9 Psalms 123–4 123:1-4 Psalms 124–8 124:1-8 Psalms 125–5 125:1-5 Psalms 126–6 126:1-6 Psalms 127–5 127:1-5 Psalms 128–6 128:1-6 Psalms 129–8 129:1-8 Psalms 130–8 130:1-8 Psalms 131–3 131:1-3 Psalms 132–18 132:1-18 Psalms 133–3 133:1-3 Psalms 134–137 134:1-137:9 Psalms 138–8 138:1-8 Psalms 139–24 139:1-24 Psalms 140–13 140:1-13 Psalms 141–10 141:1-10 Psalms 142–7 142:1-7 Psalms 143–12 143:1-12 Psalms 144–15 144:1-15 Psalms 145–150 145:1-150:6

Proverbs

Introduction: The Purpose of Proverbs and the Fear of the Lord 1:1-7 Warning Against Enticement by Sinners 1:8-19 Wisdom's Public Call and the Folly of Rejection 1:20-33 The Value of Wisdom and Its Protection 2:1-22 Trusting God and Walking in Wisdom 3:1-35 A Father's Exhortation to Hold Fast to Wisdom 4:1-27 Warning Against Adultery and a Call to Fidelity 5:1-23 Warnings: Surety, Laziness, and Wickedness 6:1-19 Obey Parental Commands and the Dangers of Adultery 6:20-35 The Example of a Young Man Seduced 7:1-27 Wisdom's Proclamation and Blessings 8:1-36 Contrasting Invitations of Wisdom and Folly 9:1-18 Solomon's Proverbs: Contrasts of Righteousness and Folly 10:1-32 Proverbs on Justice, Integrity, and Righteous Living 11:1-31 Wise Conduct, Diligence, and Righteous Speech 12:1-28 Discipline, Wealth, and the Wise Child 13:1-25 Sayings on Wisdom, Folly, and the Fear of the Lord 14:1-35 The Power of Speech and the Benefits of Wisdom 15:1-33 God's Sovereignty Over Human Plans 16:1-33 Relations and Righteousness: Peace, Speech, and Integrity 17:1-28 The Power of Words and the Nature of Companionship 18:1-24 Advice on Wealth, Conduct, and Discipline 19:1-29 Counsel, Justice, and Warnings Against Excess 20:1-30 Divine Sovereignty, Justice, and the King's Role 21:1-31 Reputation, Generosity, and Child Discipline 22:1-16 Sayings of the Wise: Practical Moral Instruction 22:17-24:34 Solomon's Proverbs on Restraint and Leadership 25:1-28 Folly and Foolish Behavior in Speech and Deeds 26:1-28 Friendship, Counsel, and Practical Wisdom for Life 27:1-27 Justice, Righteousness, and the Results of Rebellion 28:1-28 Discipline, Leadership, and Social Order 29:1-27 The Sayings of Agur: Humility and Observations 30:1-33 Advice to King Lemuel and the Virtuous Woman 31:1-31

Isaiah

Judah's Rebellion and Call to Repentance 1:1-31 The Mountain of the Lord and the Nations' Hope 2:1-6 Judgment on Arrogance and Idolatry 2:7-22 Judgment on Jerusalem's Leaders and Social Order 3:1-4:1 The Branch and the Renewal of Zion 4:2-6 The Song of the Vineyard: Israel's Failure 5:1-7 Woes to Israel and Coming Judgment 5:8-30 Isaiah's Vision and Commission 6:1-13 Ahaz, the Immanuel Sign, and Invasion 7:1-25 The Sign of Plunder and a Call to Courage 8:1-10 Trust the Lord, Not Alliances or Diviners 8:11-22 A Child Is Born: Promise of Peace 9:1-7 Israel's Arrogance and Coming Punishment 9:8-10:4 Assyria: Instrument of Judgment and Its Doom 10:5-19 The Remnant and the Fall of Assyria 10:20-34 The Righteous Branch and the Peaceable Kingdom 11:1-16 A Song of Praise for God's Salvation 12:1-6 Babylon's Doom and the Day of the Lord 13:1-14:23 God's Decree: Assyria Overthrown 14:24-27 Oracle Concerning Philistia and Promise to Zion 14:28-32 Lament for Moab 15:1-16:14 Judgment on Damascus and Northern Israel 17:1-14 A Message to Cush (Ethiopia) 18:1-7 Judgment on Egypt and Future Salvation 19:1-25 Isaiah's Sign against Egypt and Cush 20:1-6 Prophecy of Babylon's Fall (The Watchman's Report) 21:1-10 Oracle concerning Dumah: The Night Watchman's Lament 21:11-12 Oracle Against Arabia (Dedan and Kedar) 21:13-17 The Valley of Vision: Jerusalem's Fall and Leadership Change 22:1-25 Tyre's Fall and Future Restoration 23:1-18 The Lord's Universal Judgment and Final Reign 24:1-23 Praise for God's Triumph and Deliverance 25:1-12 Trust in God and Hope for Deliverance 26:1-21 The Slaying of Leviathan and Israel's Restoration 27:1-13 Woe to Ephraim and Judah: Drunkenness and Judgment 28:1-29 Woe to Ariel (Jerusalem) and Promise of Enlightenment 29:1-24 Rebuke for Seeking Egypt's Help; Call to Trust the Lord 30:1-33 Egypt Is No Help; The Lord Will Save Jerusalem 31:1-9 A Righteous King and Just Leadership 32:1-8 Call to Repentance and Promise of Renewal 32:9-20 A Plea for Deliverance and the Lord's Judgment 33:1-24 The Lord's Vengeance on the Nations (Edom) 34:1-17 The Glorious Restoration of the Redeemed 35:1-10 Sennacherib's Siege and Rabshakeh's Taunt 36:1-22 Hezekiah Seeks Isaiah; Rabshakeh's Threat 37:1-13 Hezekiah's Prayer and Isaiah's Assurance 37:14-20 God Delivers Jerusalem and Sennacherib's Defeat 37:21-38 Hezekiah's Illness, Prayer, and Recovery 38:1-22 Babylonian Envoys and the Announcement of Exile 39:1-8 Comfort for Zion and the Majesty of God 40:1-31 God Defends Israel Against the Nations and Idols 41:1-29 The Servant of the Lord: Covenant and Mission 42:1-9 A Call to Praise and God's Guidance for the Blind 42:10-17 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Resulting Judgment 42:18-25 Israel Redeemed: God's Sovereign Deliverer 43:1-13 The Lord Proclaims Redemption and Rebukes Israel 43:14-28 Israel Chosen and Blessed by the Spirit 44:1-5 The Folly of Idols and God's Uniqueness 44:6-23 God the Creator and the Call of Cyrus for Israel's Restoration 44:24-45:25 The God Who Carries and Redeems: Yahweh's Sovereignty over Idols 46:1-13 The Humbling of Babylon the Mistress 47:1-15 Israel's Stubbornness and God's Resolute Purpose 48:1-11 God's Sovereign 'I Am' and Call to Return 48:12-22 The Servant's Commission to Restore Israel and the Nations 49:1-8 Restoration and Promise to Gather Israel 49:9-26 The Servant's Suffering and Israel's Rejection 50:1-11 Comfort for Zion: Remember Abraham; God's Salvation 51:1-16 Awakening of Zion and Proclamation of Salvation 51:17-52:12 The Suffering Servant and Atonement 52:13-53:12 The Exalted Zion: Promise of Restoration and Protection 54:1-17 Invitation to Life and the Power of God's Word 55:1-13 Justice, Inclusion, and Sabbath Observance 56:1-8 Condemnation of Idolatry and Complacency 56:9-57:13 Restoration for the Humble and Promise of Peace 57:14-21 True Fasting: Justice, Mercy, and Sabbath Blessing 58:1-14 Sin's Consequences and God's Redeeming Intervention 59:1-21 The Glory and Gathering of Zion 60:1-22 The Year of the Lord's Favor and Joyful Restoration 61:1-11 Zion's Vindication and New Name 62:1-12 The Lord's Vengeance: Treading the Winepress 63:1-6 Remembering God's Mercy and Plea for Restoration 63:7-64:12 God's Grace to the Faithful and Judgment on the Rebellious 65:1-16 A New Creation: Joy and Peace 65:17-25 The Lord's Final Judgment and the New Creation 66:1-24

Jeremiah

The Call and Commission of Jeremiah 1:1-19 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Call to Repentance 2:1-3:5 Judah's Spiritual Adultery and Call to Return 3:6-4:4 The Coming Calamity on the Land 4:5-31 An Accusation against Jerusalem's Corruption 5:1-31 The Siege and Devastation of Jerusalem 6:1-30 The Temple Sermon: False Security Condemned 7:1-29 Violence and Corruption in the Land 7:30-8:3 Persistent Idolatry and Coming Punishment 8:4-9:26 The Folly of Idols 10:1-16 Judah's Flight and Jeremiah's Lament 10:17-22 A Prayer for Direction and Deliverance 10:23-25 The Broken Covenant and a Public Warning 11:1-17 Conspiracy against Jeremiah and God's Vindication 11:18-23 Jeremiah's Complaint to God 12:1-4 A Call to Endure and Judgment on Nations 12:5-17 The Linen Belt: Symbol of Judah's Humiliation 13:1-11 A Sign of Shame and Pronounced Judgment 13:12-14 A Lament of Shame and Imminent Disaster 13:15-27 Famine, False Prophets, and Divine Judgment 14:1-15:21 Symbolic Acts and the People's Sinfulness 16:1-17:18 Warning about Sabbath Violations 17:19-27 The Potter and the Broken Jar: Judgment on Jerusalem 18:1-19:15 Persecution by Pashhur the Priest 20:1-6 Jeremiah's Lament and Resolve 20:7-18 A Message to the Royal House: Doom for Jerusalem 21:1-14 Judgment on the Kings and Royal House 22:1-30 False Shepherds Condemned and a Righteous Branch Promised 23:1-8 Condemnation of False Prophets 23:9-32 The Lord Rebukes False Oracles 23:33-40 The Two Figs: Exile and Remnant 24:1-10 Seventy Years of Babylonian Dominion 25:1-14 The Cup of God's Wrath on the Nations 25:15-38 Jeremiah's Temple Address, Arrest, and Vindication 26:1-24 The Yoke of Babylon and Call to Submit 27:1-22 Hananiah's False Prophecy and Its Rebuke 28:1-17 Letter to the Exiles: Seek the Welfare of Babylon 29:1-23 Shemaiah's Letter and Its Condemnation 29:24-32 The Book of Comfort: Restoration and the New Covenant 30:1-31:40 Jeremiah Buys a Field: Faith and Hope in Captivity 32:1-44 Promise of Restoration and the Davidic Covenant 33:1-26 Zedekiah's Appeal and Jeremiah's Warning 34:1-7 Breach of Covenant and Punishment for Oppression 34:8-22 The Rechabites' Fidelity as a Rebuke to Judah 35:1-19 Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Words and the Scroll Is Burned 36:1-32 Jeremiah Imprisoned during the Siege of Jerusalem 37:1-21 Jeremiah Cast into a Cistern 38:1-13 Ebed‑Melech Rescues Jeremiah; Zedekiah's Failure 38:14-28 The Fall of Jerusalem and Jeremiah's Release 39:1-18 Gedaliah Appointed Governor and Jeremiah's Choice 40:1-6 Assassination of Gedaliah and the Terror in Judah 40:7-41:15 Rejection of Jeremiah's Counsel and Flight to Egypt 41:16-43:13 The Jews in Egypt: Idolatry and Condemnation 44:1-30 A Word to Baruch: Encouragement and Warning 45:1-5 Oracles against Egypt 46:1-28 Judgment on the Philistines 47:1-7 Judgment on Moab 48:1-47 Judgment on Ammon 49:1-6 Judgment on Edom 49:7-22 Judgment on Damascus and Aram 49:23-27 Destruction of Kedar and the Nomads 49:28-33 Judgment on Elam and Future Restoration 49:34-39 Judgment on Babylon and Its Final Fall 50:1-51:64 The Fall of Jerusalem and Zedekiah's Fate 52:1-30 Jehoiachin's Release from Babylonian Captivity 52:31-34

Ezekiel

The Vision of God's Glory and the Living Creatures 1:1-28 Ezekiel's Commission and the Eating of the Scroll 2:1-3:15 Ezekiel Appointed as Watchman and Made Speechless 3:16-27 Symbolic Acts of Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem 4:1-5:17 Judgment on Israel for Idolatry 6:1-14 The Day of the Lord: Impending Disaster 7:1-27 Visions of Temple Abominations 8:1-18 The Execution of Jerusalem's Wicked and the Marked Few 9:1-11 The Departure of God's Glory from the Temple 10:1-22 Condemnation of Jerusalem's Leaders 11:1-15 The Departure of God's Glory and Promise of Restoration 11:16-25 Signs of Exile and the Futility of False Hopes 12:1-28 Condemnation of False Prophets and Diviners 13:1-23 Elders' Idolatry and Its Consequences 14:1-11 Judgment on Nations and the Limits of Intercession 14:12-23 Jerusalem Portrayed as a Useless Vine 15:1-8 Jerusalem's Infidelity: Shame, Judgment, and Vindication 16:1-63 The Parable of the Two Eagles: Zedekiah's Folly 17:1-24 Individual Responsibility and the Call to Repentance 18:1-32 A Lament for Israel's Princes 19:1-14 Israel's History of Rebellion and Divine Judgment 20:1-29 Punishment for Profane Worship and Promise of Restoration 20:30-44 A Prophecy Against the Mountains of Israel 20:45-49 The Sword of the Lord: Judgment on Jerusalem and the Nations 21:1-32 Jerusalem's Corruption and the Search for a Righteous Remnant 22:1-31 The Sisters' Harlotry: Samaria and Jerusalem Condemned 23:1-49 The Boiling Pot: Prophecy of Jerusalem's Siege 24:1-14 The Sign of Ezekiel's Wife's Death: Judgment and Changed Lament 24:15-27 Oracle Against Ammon 25:1-7 Oracles Against Moab and Seir 25:8-11 Judgment on the Philistines 25:12-14 Oracle Against Tyre 25:15-17 The Fall of Tyre Foretold 26:1-21 Lamentation for Tyre, the Merchant City 27:1-36 The Pride and Fall of Tyre's Ruler 28:1-19 Judgment on Sidon and Promise of Israel's Security 28:20-26 Egypt's Humiliation and Years of Desolation 29:1-21 The Day of the Lord Against Egypt and Its Allies 30:1-26 Egypt Compared to the Fallen Cedar: Pride and Doom 31:1-18 Lament for Egypt's Collapse and Descent into Sheol 32:1-32 The Watchman's Duty and Personal Responsibility 33:1-20 Report of Jerusalem's Fall and the People's Alarm 33:21-33 Condemnation of Bad Shepherds and Promise of a Good Shepherd 34:1-31 Judgment on Edom for Rejoicing over Israel 35:1-15 Promise of Israel's Restoration and Spiritual Renewal 36:1-38 The Valley of Dry Bones: National Revival 37:1-14 The Two Sticks: Unity of Israel and the Davidic Covenant 37:15-28 The Invasion of Gog and Its Defeat 38:1-39:29 Vision of the Future Temple: Introduction and Commission 40:1-4 Measurements of the Outer Court and Gateways 40:5-16 Courtyard Entrances and Portico Dimensions 40:17-19 Inner Court Entrances and Chambers 40:20-23 Vestibules and Side Entrance Specifications 40:24-27 Details of Inner Chambers and Gate Structure 40:28-37 Porches, Chambers, and Steps of the Temple Court 40:38-43 Priests' Chambers and the Prince's Quarters 40:44-47 The Inner Sanctuary and Holy Place Measurements 40:48-41:26 Priestly Chambers and the Inner Court Layout 42:1-20 The Return of God's Glory to the Temple 43:1-12 Altar Design and Sacrificial Regulations 43:13-27 Temple Gates, Priestly Roles, and Exclusions 44:1-31 Land Allotments and the Prince's Portion 45:1-12 Worship Regulations: Offerings, Festivals, and the Prince 45:13-46:24 The Life-Giving River Flowing from the Temple 47:1-12 Division of the Land and Inheritance Boundaries 47:13-23 Tribal Allotments in the Restored Land 48:1-29 The City Gates and the Name: 'The Lord Is There' 48:30-35

Matthew

The Genealogy of Jesus 1:1-17 The Birth of Jesus Foretold to Joseph 1:18-25 The Visit of the Magi 2:1-12 Flight into Egypt and the Slaughter of the Innocents 2:13-18 Return to Nazareth 2:19-23 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3:1-12 The Baptism of Jesus 3:13-17 The Temptation of Jesus 4:1-11 Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry 4:12-17 Jesus Calls the First Disciples 4:18-22 Jesus Ministers Throughout Galilee 4:23-25 The Beatitudes 5:1-12 Salt and Light 5:13-16 Jesus and the Law 5:17-20 Teaching on Anger and Reconciliation 5:21-26 Teaching on Adultery and Lust 5:27-30 Teaching on Divorce 5:31-32 Teaching on Oaths and Honesty 5:33-37 Teaching on Retaliation and Generosity 5:38-42 Love Your Enemies 5:43-48 Giving to the Needy in Secret 6:1-4 Prayer and the Lord's Prayer 6:5-15 Teaching on Fasting 6:16-18 Treasures and Serving God 6:19-24 Do Not Worry 6:25-34 Do Not Judge 7:1-6 Ask, Seek, Knock and the Golden Rule 7:7-12 The Narrow and Wide Gates 7:13-14 Recognizing False Prophets 7:15-23 Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders 7:24-29 Jesus Cleanses a Leper 8:1-4 The Faith of the Centurion 8:5-13 Jesus Heals Many and Fulfills Prophecy 8:14-17 The Cost of Discipleship 8:18-22 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:23-27 Healing of Two Demon-Possessed Men 8:28-34 Jesus Heals a Paralytic 9:1-8 Jesus Calls Matthew and Eats with Sinners 9:9-13 Fasting and the New Cloth and Wineskins 9:14-17 A Daughter Restored and a Woman Healed 9:18-26 Two Blind Men Healed and a Mute Man Restored 9:27-34 Jesus' Compassion and the Call for Workers 9:35-38 The Mission of the Twelve 10:1-42 John's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony about John 11:1-19 Woe to Unrepentant Cities 11:20-24 The Father's Revelation and Rest for the Weary 11:25-30 Sabbath Controversies: Grain and Healing 12:1-14 Jesus Heals and Fulfills Isaiah's Prophecy 12:15-21 Accusation, Blasphemy Against the Spirit, and the Heart's Fruit 12:22-37 The Sign of Jonah and the Unclean Spirit 12:38-45 Jesus Redefines Family 12:46-50 The Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 13:1-23 The Parable of the Weeds 13:24-30 The Mustard Seed and the Yeast 13:31-35 Explanation of the Weeds and End-Time Judgment 13:36-43 Treasure and Pearl: The Kingdom's Value 13:44-46 The Net and New and Old Treasures 13:47-52 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth 13:53-58 The Execution of John the Baptist 14:1-12 Feeding the Five Thousand 14:13-21 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals Many 14:22-36 Tradition, Purity, and the Canaanite Woman's Faith 15:1-28 Jesus Heals Many and Feeds the Four Thousand 15:29-39 Pharisees Demand a Sign 16:1-4 Warning About the Teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees 16:5-12 Peter's Confession: You Are the Christ 16:13-20 Jesus Foretells His Death and Discipleship 16:21-28 The Transfiguration 17:1-13 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy and a Second Prediction of Death 17:14-23 Payment of the Temple Tax 17:24-27 Humility and Care for Little Ones 18:1-9 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 18:10-14 Church Discipline and Prayer 18:15-20 Forgiveness and the Unforgiving Servant 18:21-35 Marriage, Divorce, and Children 19:1-15 The Rich Young Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 19:16-30 The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard 20:1-16 Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection 20:17-19 Request for Honor and Teaching on Servanthood 20:20-28 Two Blind Men Healed Near Jericho 20:29-34 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 21:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Heals 21:12-17 The Withered Fig Tree and Teaching on Faith 21:18-22 Jesus' Authority Challenged 21:23-27 The Parable of the Two Sons 21:28-32 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 21:33-46 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 22:1-14 Question about Paying Taxes to Caesar 22:15-22 The Sadducees and the Resurrection 22:23-33 The Greatest Commandment 22:34-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees about the Messiah 22:41-46 Seven Woes on the Scribes and Pharisees 23:1-39 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of the End and the Temple's Destruction 24:1-35 The Olivet Discourse: Watchfulness and Judgment 24:36-51 The Parable of the Ten Virgins 25:1-13 The Parable of the Talents 25:14-30 The Final Judgment: Sheep and Goats 25:31-46 The Plot to Arrest Jesus 26:1-5 The Anointing at Bethany 26:6-13 Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 26:14-16 The Last Supper 26:17-30 Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial 26:31-35 Prayer in Gethsemane 26:36-46 The Arrest of Jesus 26:47-56 Jesus Before the Sanhedrin 26:57-68 Peter's Denial and Repentance 26:69-75 Judas' Remorse and Suicide 27:1-10 Jesus Sentenced by Pilate 27:11-26 Jesus Mocked and Scourged 27:27-31 The Crucifixion and Mockery 27:32-44 The Death of Jesus 27:45-56 Jesus Is Buried 27:57-61 The Tomb Secured by the Authorities 27:62-66 The Resurrection: Women at the Tomb 28:1-10 The Guards' Report and the Chief Priests' Lie 28:11-15 The Great Commission 28:16-20

Mark

John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1:1-8 The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus 1:9-13 Jesus Begins His Ministry and Calls the First Disciples 1:14-20 Jesus Teaches with Authority and Casts Out an Unclean Spirit 1:21-28 Healings and Demons Cleansed at Simon's Home 1:29-34 Jesus Prays and Proclaims the Kingdom in Galilee 1:35-39 Healing of a Man with Leprosy 1:40-45 Forgiveness and Healing of a Paralytic 2:1-12 Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 2:13-17 Questions about Fasting; New Cloth and Wineskins 2:18-22 Sabbath Controversies: Grain, Healing, and Plot Against Jesus 2:23-3:6 Great Crowds Follow; Unclean Spirits Acknowledge Jesus 3:7-12 Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles 3:13-19 Accusations of Beelzebul and the Parable of the Strong Man 3:20-30 Jesus Redefines True Family 3:31-35 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 4:1-20 A Lamp, Measure, and the Principle of Growth 4:21-25 Parable of the Growing Seed 4:26-29 The Mustard Seed and the Kingdom's Growth 4:30-34 Jesus Calms the Storm 4:35-41 The Gerasene Demoniac Restored 5:1-20 A Woman Healed and Jairus' Daughter Raised 5:21-43 Jesus Rejected in His Hometown 6:1-6 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve 6:7-13 Herod, Herodias, and the Death of John the Baptist 6:14-29 Feeding of the Five Thousand 6:30-44 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals at Gennesaret 6:45-56 Tradition, Inner Purity, and What Truly Defiles 7:1-23 A Gentile Woman's Faith and the Healing at Tyre 7:24-30 Jesus Heals a Deaf Man Who Could Not Speak Clearly 7:31-37 Feeding the Four Thousand and the Pharisees' Demand for a Sign 8:1-13 Beware the Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod 8:14-21 Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida 8:22-26 Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ 8:27-30 Jesus Predicts His Death and Calls Disciples to Take Up the Cross 8:31-9:1 The Transfiguration and the Return of Elijah 9:2-13 Healing of a Boy with an Unclean Spirit; Jesus Predicts His Passion Again 9:14-32 Who Is the Greatest? A Child as the Model of Service 9:33-37 Tolerance for Those Who Serve in Jesus' Name 9:38-41 Warnings about Causing Sin; Exhortations on Salt and Holiness 9:42-50 Jesus' Teaching on Divorce 10:1-12 Jesus Blesses Little Children 10:13-16 The Rich Young Man and the Cost of Discipleship 10:17-31 Jesus Again Predicts His Suffering, Death, and Resurrection 10:32-34 Ambition and Servanthood: The Way of True Greatness 10:35-45 Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus 10:46-52 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 11:1-11 Withered Fig Tree and the Cleansing of the Temple 11:12-19 Faith, Prayer, and the Call to Forgiveness 11:20-26 Religious Leaders Question Jesus' Authority 11:27-33 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 12:1-12 Render to Caesar: Taxes and Allegiance 12:13-17 Sadducees Challenge Resurrection; Jesus Teaches Eternal Life 12:18-27 The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor 12:28-34 Jesus Questions the Messiah and Warns Against Scribes 12:35-40 The Widow's Offering: True Generosity 12:41-44 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of Destruction and the End 13:1-31 No One Knows the Day: Be Watchful 13:32-37 Plot to Kill Jesus and the Anointing at Bethany 14:1-11 The Passover Meal and Institution of the Lord's Supper 14:12-26 Jesus Predicts the Disciples' Flight and Peter's Denial 14:27-31 Gethsemane: Jesus' Agony and Prayer 14:32-42 The Arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane 14:43-52 Jesus Before the Council 14:53-65 Peter's Denial and His Remorse 14:66-72 Jesus Before Pilate; Barabbas Released 15:1-15 The Soldiers Mock and Scourge Jesus 15:16-20 The Way of the Cross and the Crucifixion 15:21-32 Jesus' Death and the Centurion's Confession 15:33-41 The Burial of Jesus 15:42-47 The Resurrection: Women Find the Empty Tomb 16:1-8 Appearances of the Risen Lord and the Commission 16:9-20

Luke

Purpose and Order of the Gospel 1:1-4 Announcement of John the Baptist's Birth 1:5-25 The Annunciation to Mary 1:26-38 Mary Visits Elizabeth 1:39-45 Mary's Song (The Magnificat) 1:46-56 The Birth and Naming of John 1:57-66 Zechariah's Prophecy and John's Mission 1:67-80 The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem 2:1-7 Angels Announce the Shepherds' Good News 2:8-20 Presentation in the Temple; Simeon and Anna 2:21-40 The Boy Jesus in the Temple 2:41-52 John the Baptist's Call to Repentance 3:1-20 The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus 3:21-38 Jesus Tested in the Wilderness 4:1-13 Rejection at Nazareth 4:14-30 Authority over Unclean Spirits in Capernaum 4:31-37 Healings and Preaching in Galilee 4:38-44 The Call of the First Disciples 5:1-11 Healing a Man with Leprosy 5:12-16 A Paralytic Forgiven and Healed 5:17-26 The Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 5:27-32 Questions about Fasting; New Wine and Old Wineskins 5:33-39 Lord of the Sabbath and a Sabbath Healing 6:1-11 The Appointment of the Twelve Apostles 6:12-16 The Sermon on the Plain: Blessings and Woes 6:17-26 Love Your Enemies and Be Merciful 6:27-36 Judging Others and the Speck and Log 6:37-42 A Tree and Its Fruit: True Character Revealed 6:43-45 The Wise and Foolish Builders 6:46-49 The Faith of the Centurion 7:1-10 Raising the Widow's Son at Nain 7:11-17 John the Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony 7:18-35 A Sinful Woman Forgiven 7:36-50 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 8:1-15 Lighted Lamp and Hearing the Word 8:16-18 Jesus Redefines His Family 8:19-21 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:22-25 Healing the Gerasene Demoniac 8:26-39 Jairus' Daughter Raised and a Woman Healed 8:40-56 The Twelve Sent Out 9:1-9 Feeding the Five Thousand 9:10-17 Peter's Confession and the Way of the Cross 9:18-27 The Transfiguration 9:28-36 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy; A Second Passion Prediction 9:37-45 Who Is Greatest and a Servant's Ministry 9:46-50 Jesus Resolves for Jerusalem; Samaritan Rejection 9:51-56 The Cost of Discipleship 9:57-62 The Seventy Sent Out and Their Return 10:1-24 The Good Samaritan 10:25-37 Mary and Martha: Choosing the Better Part 10:38-42 The Lord's Prayer and Persistent Prayer 11:1-13 Jesus, Beelzebul, and True Blessedness 11:14-28 Demand for a Sign; Jonah and the Queen of the South 11:29-32 The Light of the Body and Inner Purity 11:33-36 Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers 11:37-54 Warnings against Hypocrisy and Confession before Men 12:1-12 The Parable of the Rich Fool 12:13-21 Do Not Worry; Seek God's Kingdom 12:22-34 Watchfulness and Faithful Stewardship 12:35-48 Division Caused by Christ 12:49-53 Interpreting the Times and Settling with Adversaries 12:54-59 Call to Repentance and the Barren Fig Tree 13:1-9 Healing on the Sabbath and Jesus' Rebuke 13:10-17 Parables of the Mustard Seed and Yeast 13:18-21 The Narrow Door and the Cost of Entry 13:22-30 Jesus Laments over Jerusalem 13:31-35 Healing at a Pharisee's House and Humility at the Table 14:1-14 Parable of the Great Banquet 14:15-24 The Cost of Following Jesus; Salt and Saltiness 14:25-35 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15:1-7 The Parable of the Lost Coin 15:8-10 The Parable of the Prodigal Son 15:11-32 The Shrewd Manager and Teaching on Wealth 16:1-15 Law, the Kingdom, and Divorce 16:16-18 The Rich Man and Lazarus 16:19-31 Teachings on Temptation, Forgiveness, and Duty 17:1-10 Healing of the Ten Lepers 17:11-19 The Coming of the Kingdom and End-Time Sayings 17:20-37 Parable of the Persistent Widow 18:1-8 Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 18:9-14 Jesus Blesses Little Children 18:15-17 The Rich Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 18:18-30 Jesus Predicts His Death Again 18:31-34 Healing of Blind Bartimaeus 18:35-43 Zacchaeus: Salvation Comes to His House 19:1-10 Parable of the Ten Minas 19:11-27 Triumphal Entry and Lament over Jerusalem 19:28-44 Cleansing the Temple and Teaching 19:45-48 Jesus' Authority Challenged 20:1-8 Parable of the Wicked Tenants 20:9-19 Paying Taxes to Caesar 20:20-26 Question about the Resurrection 20:27-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees; Warnings against Hypocrisy 20:41-47 The Widow's Offering 21:1-4 The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End 21:5-38 The Plot to Kill Jesus and Judas' Agreement 22:1-6 The Last Supper and Predictions of Denial 22:7-38 Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane 22:39-46 Jesus Arrested 22:47-53 Peter's Denial Fulfilled 22:54-62 Jesus Mocked and Beaten 22:63-65 Jesus before the Council and Pilate; Sentencing 22:66-23:25 The Way of the Cross and the Penitent Thief 23:26-43 The Death of Jesus and the Centurion's Confession 23:44-49 The Burial of Jesus 23:50-56 The Empty Tomb and the Women's Report 24:1-12 The Road to Emmaus and Recognition of the Risen Lord 24:13-35 Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Explains Scripture 24:36-49 The Ascension and the Disciples' Worship 24:50-53

John

The Word Became Flesh 1:1-18 John the Baptist's Witness 1:19-28 Behold the Lamb of God 1:29-34 The First Disciples and Simon Peter 1:35-42 Calling of Philip and Nathanael 1:43-51 The Wedding at Cana: Water Made Wine 2:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Speaks of His Body 2:12-25 Nicodemus and the New Birth 3:1-21 John the Baptist Exalts Jesus 3:22-36 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well 4:1-26 The Harvest Is Ready 4:27-38 Samaritans Believe in Jesus 4:39-42 Healing of the Royal Official's Son 4:43-54 Jesus Heals at Bethesda 5:1-15 Jesus Claims Authority Over Life and Judgment 5:16-30 Witnesses to Jesus and Israel's Unbelief 5:31-47 Feeding the Five Thousand 6:1-15 Jesus Walks on the Sea 6:16-24 Jesus the Bread of Life 6:25-59 Many Turn Away; Peter's Confession 6:60-71 Jesus Stays Away from Judea 7:1-13 Jesus Teaches at the Festival 7:14-24 Growing Division Over Jesus 7:25-44 Temple Officers and the Adulterous Woman 7:45-8:11 Jesus the Light and His Claim 8:12-30 True Discipleship and Freedom 8:31-41 Jesus' Divine Origin and Opposition 8:42-47 Jesus' 'I Am' and Preexistence 8:48-59 Healing of a Man Born Blind 9:1-12 Controversy with the Pharisees over the Healing 9:13-34 Spiritual Sight and Blindness 9:35-41 The Good Shepherd and His Sheep 10:1-21 Feast of Dedication and Controversy over Jesus 10:22-42 Lazarus' Sickness and Jesus' Intention 11:1-16 Jesus Weeps at Lazarus' Tomb 11:17-37 Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead 11:38-44 Plot to Kill Jesus and Caiaphas' Counsel 11:45-57 Mary Anoints Jesus; Plot to Kill Lazarus 12:1-11 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 12:12-19 Greeks Seek Jesus; He Predicts His Death 12:20-36 Unbelief and Jesus' Final Appeal 12:37-50 Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet 13:1-17 The Prediction of Judas' Betrayal 13:18-30 The New Commandment and Peter's Denial 13:31-38 Jesus Promises a Place in the Father's House 14:1-4 Jesus the Way to the Father 14:5-14 Promise of the Holy Spirit and Peace 14:15-31 The Vine and the Command to Love 15:1-17 The World's Hatred and the Cost of Discipleship 15:18-16:4 The Holy Spirit's Work 16:5-16 Sorrow Turned to Joy; Peace in Christ 16:17-33 The Son's Prayer for Glory 17:1-5 Prayer for the Disciples' Protection and Sanctification 17:6-19 Prayer for Unity Among Believers 17:20-26 Jesus Arrested in Gethsemane 18:1-11 Jesus Brought to Annas 18:12-14 Peter's First Denial 18:15-18 Jesus Questioned and Struck Before the High Priest 18:19-24 Peter Denies Jesus Three Times 18:25-27 Jesus Before Pilate 18:28-40 Jesus Scourged, Mocked, and Sentenced to Crucifixion 19:1-16 The Crucifixion and Jesus' Care for His Mother 19:17-27 Jesus' Death and the Fulfillment of Scripture 19:28-37 Jesus' Burial 19:38-42 The Empty Tomb Discovered 20:1-9 Mary Magdalene Meets the Risen Lord 20:10-18 Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Breathes the Spirit 20:19-23 Thomas Believes; Purpose of John's Gospel 20:24-31 The Miraculous Catch and Breakfast by the Sea 21:1-14 Peter Reinstated and the Beloved Disciple 21:15-25

Acts

The Ascension of Jesus 1:1-11 Prayer in the Upper Room and the Choosing of Matthias 1:12-26 Pentecost: The Coming of the Spirit 2:1-13 Peter's Sermon and Three Thousand Converted 2:14-41 The Early Christian Community 2:42-47 Healing at the Beautiful Gate 3:1-10 Peter's Address at Solomon's Colonnade 3:11-26 The Apostles Before the Sanhedrin 4:1-22 Believers Pray for Boldness 4:23-31 The Believers Share Possessions 4:32-37 Ananias and Sapphira 5:1-11 Signs Performed by the Apostles 5:12-16 Persecution of the Apostles and Their Witness 5:17-42 The Appointment of the Seven Deacons 6:1-7 Stephen's Wisdom and Opposition 6:8-15 Stephen's Speech before the Sanhedrin 7:1-53 The Stoning of Stephen and the Persecution of the Church 7:54-8:1 Saul's Persecution Scatters the Church 8:2-3 Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria 8:4-8 Simon Magus and Peter's Rebuke 8:9-25 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 8:26-40 The Conversion of Saul 9:1-19 Saul's Early Ministry and Acceptance by the Church 9:20-31 Peter Heals Aeneas and Raises Tabitha 9:32-43 Cornelius' Vision and the Call for Peter 10:1-8 Peter's Vision and the Messengers from Cornelius 10:9-23 Peter at Cornelius' House: Gentiles Receive the Spirit 10:24-48 Peter Defends the Conversion of Gentiles 11:1-18 The Church in Antioch and Famine Relief 11:19-30 Herod Executes James; Peter Miraculously Freed 12:1-19 Herod's Death and the Church's Continued Growth 12:20-25 The First Missionary Sending 13:1-3 Ministry in Cyprus and Elymas's Blinding 13:4-12 Paul's Mission in Pisidian Antioch 13:13-52 Paul and Barnabas in Iconium 14:1-7 Healing in Lystra and Paul's Stoning 14:8-20 Paul and Barnabas Strengthen the Churches 14:21-28 The Jerusalem Council on Gentile Circumcision 15:1-21 The Council's Letter and Peace with Antioch 15:22-35 Paul and Barnabas Separate 15:36-41 Timothy Joins Paul and Churches Are Strengthened 16:1-5 The Call to Macedonia 16:6-10 Lydia's Conversion at Philippi 16:11-15 Paul and Silas Imprisoned and Released in Philippi 16:16-40 Preaching in Thessalonica and Opposition 17:1-9 Berea's Noble Reception and Paul's Departure 17:10-15 Paul's Address at the Areopagus 17:16-34 Paul's Ministry in Corinth and Conflict 18:1-17 Paul Departs; Apollos Instructed by Priscilla and Aquila 18:18-28 Paul's Ministry and the Ephesian Disciples 19:1-22 The Ephesian Riot over Artemis 19:23-41 Paul's Journeys Through Macedonia and Greece 20:1-6 Eutychus Raised in Troas 20:7-12 Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders 20:13-38 Paul's Voyage to Jerusalem 21:1-16 Paul's Arrival in Jerusalem and the Temple Ritual 21:17-26 Paul Seized in the Temple 21:27-36 Paul's Defense: His Conversion and Mission 21:37-22:21 Paul's Arrest and the Council's Division 22:22-23:11 The Plot to Kill Paul and the Soldier's Intervention 23:12-22 Paul Escorted to Caesarea under Guard 23:23-35 Paul's Defense before Governor Felix 24:1-27 Paul Brought before Festus and the Jewish Charges 25:1-12 King Agrippa Learns of Paul's Case 25:13-22 Paul's Defense Before Agrippa 25:23-26:32 Paul's Voyage to Rome Begins 27:1-12 The Storm at Sea and God's Promise of Safety 27:13-26 Shipwreck and Deliverance on Malta 27:27-44 Paul on Malta: Healing and Hospitality 28:1-10 Voyage to Rome and Arrival 28:11-16 Paul in Rome: Preaching under House Arrest 28:17-31

Romans

Paul's Greeting and the Gospel's Power 1:1-17 God's Wrath Against Ungodliness 1:18-32 God's Impartial Judgment and Conscience 2:1-16 The Law, True Circumcision, and Jewish Identity 2:17-29 Israel's Advantage and God's Faithfulness 3:1-8 Universal Sinfulness and the Law's Condemnation 3:9-20 Righteousness Through Faith and Justification 3:21-31 Abraham: Justification by Faith 4:1-25 Peace with God and Reconciliation 5:1-11 Adam and Christ: Death, Grace, and Righteousness 5:12-21 Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ 6:1-14 Slavery to Sin or to Righteousness 6:15-23 Released from the Law to Serve in the Spirit 7:1-6 The Inner Conflict: Law, Sin, and the Flesh 7:7-25 Life in the Spirit: Freedom and Adoption 8:1-17 Future Glory and the Spirit's Intercession 8:18-27 Assurance of God's Love: Nothing Can Separate Us 8:28-39 Paul's Sorrow and God's Sovereign Election 9:1-29 Righteousness by Faith and Israel's Unbelief 9:30-10:21 A Remnant Preserved and Israel's Hardening 11:1-10 Gentiles Grafted In and a Warning Against Boasting 11:11-24 The Mystery of Israel's Salvation and God's Mercy 11:25-32 Doxology: Praise for God's Wisdom and Sovereignty 11:33-36 A Living Sacrifice and the Diversity of Gifts 12:1-8 Christian Conduct: Love, Humility, and Ethical Duties 12:9-21 Submission to Authorities and Civic Duty 13:1-7 Love Fulfills the Law; Walk in the Light 13:8-14 Christian Liberty, Conscience, and Mutual Acceptance 14:1-15:13 Paul's Service to the Gentiles and Missionary Ambition 15:14-22 Paul's Travel Plans and Prayer Requests 15:23-33 Personal Greetings, Final Warnings, and Doxology 16:1-27

Revelation

The Revelation Announced and the Blessing 1:1-3 Greeting and the Lord's Self‑Declaration 1:4-8 John's Vision of the Glorified Son of Man 1:9-20 Letter to Ephesus: Faithfulness and the Call to Repent 2:1-7 Letter to Smyrna: Persecution and the Crown of Life 2:8-11 Letter to Pergamum: Fidelity and False Teaching 2:12-17 Letter to Thyatira: Tolerance of Immorality and Promise to Overcomers 2:18-29 Letter to Sardis: Wakefulness and Repentance 3:1-6 Letter to Philadelphia: An Open Door and a Promise of Protection 3:7-13 Letter to Laodicea: Lukewarmness and the Call to Repent 3:14-22 The Throne in Heaven and Heavenly Worship 4:1-11 The Sealed Scroll and the Worthy Lamb 5:1-14 The Six Seals: Tribulation and Cosmic Disturbance 6:1-17 The Sealing of the 144,000 7:1-8 The Multitude Before the Throne: Salvation and Comfort 7:9-17 The Seventh Seal and the Prayers of the Saints 8:1-5 The Trumpet Judgments: Plagues and Woes 8:6-9:21 The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll 10:1-11 The Two Witnesses: Prophecy, Death, and Resurrection 11:1-14 The Seventh Trumpet: God's Kingdom Proclaimed and the Temple Opened 11:15-19 The Cosmic Conflict: The Woman, the Dragon, and the Male Child 12:1-13:1 The Sea Beast: Blasphemy and Persecution 13:2-10 The Earth Beast and the Mark of the Beast 13:11-18 The Lamb on Mount Zion and the 144,000 14:1-5 The Three Angels' Messages and the Call to Endure 14:6-13 The Harvest of the Earth: Reaping God's Judgment 14:14-20 The Seven Last Plagues and the Victors' Song 15:1-8 The Bowl Judgments: The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath 16:1-21 The Fall of Babylon the Great and the Beast's Doom 17:1-18:24 Heavenly Praise and the Marriage of the Lamb 19:1-10 Christ's Triumphant Return and the Defeat of the Beast 19:11-21 Satan Bound and the Reign of the Saints 20:1-6 Satan's Final Rebellion and Defeat 20:7-10 The Great White Throne and the Final Judgment 20:11-15 The New Heaven and New Earth and the New Jerusalem 21:1-27 The River of Life and the Throne of God 22:1-6
1 To the choirmaster. A psalm of David; a song.

Psa.68.1 - Details

Translation

To the choirmaster. A psalm of David; a song.

Original Text

למנצח לדוד מזמור שיר׃

Morphology

  • למנצח: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לדוד: PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • מזמור: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שיר: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 3:1 (verbal): Same superscription formula 'למנצח לדוד' — to the chief musician; a Psalm of David (identical opening words identifying performer and author).
  • Psalm 5:1 (verbal): Uses the same combination 'למנצח לדוד מזמור' — directed to the chief musician and labeled a 'mizmor' (psalm) of David, matching the form of Ps 68:1.
  • Psalm 40:1 (verbal): Heading 'למנצח לדוד מזמור' (To the chief musician, a Psalm of David) — another instance of the identical superscription formula and genre designation.
  • 2 Samuel 22:1 (cf. Psalm 18) (quotation): 2 Samuel 22 (and its parallel Psalm 18) is explicitly a 'song'/'psalm' of David ('שיר'/'מזמור')—paralleling Ps 68:1's double designation as both a 'mizmor' and a 'shir' and its attribution to David.

Alternative generated candidates

  • To the choirmaster. A psalm of David. A song.
  • To the choirmaster. A psalm of David. A song.
2 Let God arise; let his enemies be scattered; let those who hate him flee before him.

Psa.68.2 - Details

Translation

Let God arise; let his enemies be scattered; let those who hate him flee before him.

Original Text

יקום אלהים יפוצו אויביו וינוסו משנאיו מפניו׃

Morphology

  • יקום: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • אלהים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • יפוצו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • אויביו: NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss3ms
  • וינוסו: CONJ+VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • משנאיו: NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss3ms
  • מפניו: PREP+3ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 9:19 (verbal): Also uses the imperative 'Arise, O LORD' (let God arise) and calls for the nations/enemies to be judged or routed — a near verbal parallel in petition and imagery.
  • Luke 1:51 (thematic): Mary's Magnificat: 'He has put down the mighty from their thrones and has exalted the humble' and 'He has scattered the proud' — a New Testament reflection of God's action in scattering enemies and reversing fortunes.
  • Judges 7:22 (structural): Narrative parallel in which the LORD causes the enemy to flee and be routed (Gideon's victory), illustrating the same motif of God arising and enemies scattering before him.
  • Psalm 18:40 (2 Samuel 22:40) (verbal): Speaks of God giving the necks of enemies and putting them to flight — language of enemies fleeing and being defeated that closely echoes the Psalm 68 petition.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Let God arise; let his enemies be scattered; let those who hate him flee before him.
  • Let God arise; let his enemies be scattered; let those who hate him flee before him.
3 As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; as wax melts before fire, so let the wicked perish before God.

Psa.68.3 - Details

Translation

As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; as wax melts before fire, so let the wicked perish before God.

Original Text

כהנדף עשן תנדף כהמס דונג מפני־ אש יאבדו רשעים מפני אלהים׃

Morphology

  • כהנדף: VERB,qal,part,3,m,sg
  • עשן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • תנדף: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • כהמס: VERB,qal,part,3,m,sg
  • דונג: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מפני: PREP
  • אש: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • יאבדו: VERB,qal,impf,3,mp
  • רשעים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • מפני: PREP
  • אלהים: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 97:5 (verbal): Direct verbal parallel — the imagery of mountains or wax 'melting' at the presence of the LORD (’as wax melts before fire’) echoes Ps 68:3’s simile of wax melting before fire.
  • Psalm 18:8–9 (verbal): Shared motif of smoke and fire issuing from God’s presence — Psalm 18 describes smoke and devouring fire from the LORD, resonating with Ps 68:3’s 'as smoke is driven away' and fire-consuming imagery.
  • Nahum 1:6 (thematic): The theme of divine wrath consuming the wicked like fire and asking who can stand before God’s anger parallels Ps 68:3’s depiction of the wicked perishing before God like wax/fire.
  • Deuteronomy 32:22 (thematic): God’s anger pictured as a consuming fire that is kindled against enemies — an Old Testament legal/poetic precedent for the image of the wicked perishing in God’s presence used in Ps 68:3.
  • Malachi 4:1 (thematic): Eschatological fire imagery in which the day of the LORD burns like an oven and consumes the wicked echoes Ps 68:3’s motif of destruction of the wicked by divine fire.

Alternative generated candidates

  • As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; as wax melts before fire, so let the wicked perish before God.
  • As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; as wax melts before fire, so let the wicked perish before God.
4 But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God; let them rejoice with gladness.

Psa.68.4 - Details

Translation

But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God; let them rejoice with gladness.

Original Text

וצדיקים ישמחו יעלצו לפני אלהים וישישו בשמחה׃

Morphology

  • וצדיקים: CONJ+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ישמחו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • יעלצו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • לפני: PREP
  • אלהים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • וישישו: CONJ+VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • בשמחה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 33:1 (verbal): Directly echoes the call for the righteous to rejoice before the LORD — 'Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous.'
  • Psalm 97:12 (verbal): Repeats the injunction for the righteous to rejoice in the LORD, linking righteous joy with praise and remembrance of God's holiness.
  • Psalm 5:11 (verbal): Similar summons for those who trust in God (the righteous) to rejoice and shout for joy in his protection.
  • Zephaniah 3:14 (thematic): A communal call to sing and be glad—the congregation of God's people is urged to rejoice before the LORD, paralleling the Psalm's theme of joyful praise.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God; let them rejoice with joy.
  • But let the righteous rejoice; let them exult before God—let them be glad with joy.
5 Sing to God; sing praise to his name. Lift up a song to him who rides upon the clouds—Yah is his name; rejoice before him.

Psa.68.5 - Details

Translation

Sing to God; sing praise to his name. Lift up a song to him who rides upon the clouds—Yah is his name; rejoice before him.

Original Text

שירו ׀ לאלהים זמרו שמו סלו לרכב בערבות ביה שמו ועלזו לפניו׃

Morphology

  • שירו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לאלהים: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • זמרו: VERB,qal,imp,2,mp
  • שמו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • סלו: VERB,qal,imp,2,pl
  • לרכב: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • בערבות: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ביה: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • שמו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ועלזו: CONJ+VERB,qal,imp,2,m,pl
  • לפניו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Ps.18:10 (verbal): Uses similar riding/flight imagery (God 'rode upon a cherub' and was seen on the wings of the wind), echoing the motif of God enthroned or moving through the heavens.
  • Ps.104:3 (verbal): Describes God making the clouds his chariot—closely related cosmic/chariot imagery to 'he who rides upon the heavens' in Ps 68:5.
  • Ps.47:5 (thematic): Celebrates God's victorious ascent and kingship—like Ps 68:5's call to sing, extol the rider of the heavens and rejoice before him.
  • Exod.15:1-2 (thematic): A triumphal song naming and praising Yahweh after victory ('I will sing to the LORD... The LORD is my strength and song'), paralleling Ps 68:5's summons to sing and rejoice in God's name.
  • Ps.98:4-6 (thematic): Calls the people and earth to sing and make joyful noise before the LORD, paralleling Ps 68:5's imperative to sing, praise God's name, and rejoice before him.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Sing to God; sing praises to his name. Lift up a song—Selah— to him who rides upon the heavens; the LORD is his name. Rejoice before him.
  • Sing to God; sing praise to his name. Exalt him who rides upon the clouds—Jah is his name; rejoice before him.
6 A father to the fatherless and a defender of widows is God in his holy habitation.

Psa.68.6 - Details

Translation

A father to the fatherless and a defender of widows is God in his holy habitation.

Original Text

אבי יתומים ודין אלמנות אלהים במעון קדשו׃

Morphology

  • אבי: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • יתומים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ודין: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אלמנות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • אלהים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • במעון: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • קדשו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Psalm 146:9 (verbal): Direct echo: God ‘upholds the widow and the fatherless’ — same pairing of widow and orphan and God’s protective role.
  • Deuteronomy 10:18 (verbal): God ‘executes justice for the fatherless and the widow’ — legal/ethical formulation of the same divine care for orphans and widows.
  • James 1:27 (thematic): Defines true religion as caring for ‘orphans and widows’ — New Testament ethical application of God’s concern for vulnerable persons.
  • Isaiah 1:17 (thematic): Calls Israel to ‘defend the fatherless’ and seek justice — prophetic summons that rests on the same principle of protecting orphans and widows.
  • Exodus 22:22 (thematic): Prohibits mistreatment of widows and orphans and warns divine judgment — an early covenantal injunction reflecting God’s special care for them.

Alternative generated candidates

  • God is a father to the fatherless and a defender of widows—God in his holy habitation.
  • Father of the fatherless and defender of widows is God in his holy dwelling.
7 God sets the solitary in a household; he brings out prisoners into prosperity, while the rebellious dwell in a parched land.

Psa.68.7 - Details

Translation

God sets the solitary in a household; he brings out prisoners into prosperity, while the rebellious dwell in a parched land.

Original Text

אלהים ׀ מושיב יחידים ׀ ביתה מוציא אסירים בכושרות אך סוררים שכנו צחיחה׃

Morphology

  • אלהים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • מושיב: VERB,hiph,ptc,3,m,sg
  • יחידים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ביתה: NOUN,m,sg,suff-3,f,sg
  • מוציא: VERB,hiph,ptc,3,m,sg
  • אסירים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • בכושרות: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • אך: PART
  • סוררים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • שכנו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • צחיחה: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 107:14 (verbal): Speaks of God bringing the imprisoned out of darkness and breaking their chains—language and deliverance motif closely parallel to ‘bringing out prisoners’ in Ps 68:7.
  • Psalm 146:7 (verbal): Explicitly says the LORD 'sets the prisoners free,' a concise restatement of Ps 68:7’s theme of God releasing and restoring the captive.
  • Isaiah 61:1 (thematic): Proclaims liberty for the captives and comfort for the oppressed—the prophetic theme of God releasing prisoners echoes the promise expressed in Ps 68:7.
  • Luke 4:18 (quotation): Jesus quotes Isaiah 61:1 ('to proclaim freedom for the prisoners'), applying the same liberative mission that resonates with Ps 68:7’s imagery of freeing captives.
  • Isaiah 42:7 (verbal): Speaks of bringing out prisoners from the dungeon and opening the eyes of the blind—verbal and conceptual parallel to Ps 68:7’s deliverance of prisoners.

Alternative generated candidates

  • God places the solitary in families; he brings out prisoners into prosperity; but the rebellious dwell in a parched land.
  • God places the lonely in a home; he brings forth prisoners into prosperity; but the rebellious dwell in a parched land.
8 O God, when you went forth before your people, when you marched through the wilderness—Selah.

Psa.68.8 - Details

Translation

O God, when you went forth before your people, when you marched through the wilderness—Selah.

Original Text

א‍להים בצאתך לפני עמך בצעדך בישימון סלה׃

Morphology

  • א: PRT
  • להים: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • בצאתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • לפני: PREP
  • עמך: NOUN,m,sg,suff-2m
  • בצעדך: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בישימון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • סלה: MISC

Parallels

  • Exodus 13:21-22 (verbal): God goes before Israel as a guiding pillar of cloud and fire through the wilderness — a direct image of the LORD marching out before his people.
  • Numbers 10:33-34 (verbal): The ark (and thus the LORD) went before the people as they set out, echoing the motif of God going out in front of Israel on their journey.
  • Exodus 14:19-20 (thematic): The angel/pillar that moves between Israel and Egypt as they march highlights God's protective leading of the people in the desert, paralleling the psalm's picture.
  • Psalm 78:52-55 (allusion): A retelling of the Exodus tradition describing God leading and guiding his redeemed people through the wilderness, reflecting the same theme of divine marching and guidance.
  • Psalm 77:20 (verbal): Speaks of God leading his people like a flock by Moses and Aaron — similar language and imagery of God guiding Israel through the desert.

Alternative generated candidates

  • O God, when you went forth before your people, when you marched through the wilderness—Selah—
  • When you went out before your people, O God, when you marched through the wilderness—Selah—
9 The earth quaked; even the heavens poured down at the presence of God—this was Sinai—at the presence of God, the God of Israel.

Psa.68.9 - Details

Translation

The earth quaked; even the heavens poured down at the presence of God—this was Sinai—at the presence of God, the God of Israel.

Original Text

ארץ רעשה ׀ אף־ שמים נטפו מפני אלהים זה סיני מפני אלהים אלהי ישראל׃

Morphology

  • ארץ: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • רעשה: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • אף: ADV
  • שמים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • נטפו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • מפני: PREP
  • אלהים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • זה: PRON,dem,m,sg
  • סיני: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • מפני: PREP
  • אלהים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • אלהי: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Exodus 19:18 (allusion): Describes Mount Sinai quaking and a theophany when God descended—Psalm 68 explicitly invokes Sinai 'before God, the God of Israel.'
  • Psalm 18:7-15 (verbal): Shared language of earth trembling and heavenly phenomena (smoke, fire, shaking foundations) at the presence of God; a close poetic parallel in covenant-theophany imagery.
  • Nahum 1:5-6 (verbal): Speaks of mountains quaking, hills melting and the earth burning at God's presence—echoes the cosmic disturbance language found in Ps 68:9.
  • Habakkuk 3:6-11 (thematic): A theophany hymn depicting mountains trembling and nature reacting to God's coming—thematically parallels the depiction of Sinai and the heavens in Ps 68:9.

Alternative generated candidates

  • the earth shook; indeed the heavens dropped at the presence of God. Sinai itself trembled at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
  • the earth quaked; even the heavens dropped at the presence of God. Sinai itself quaked at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
10 You sent abundant rain, O God; you refreshed your inheritance and made it firm.

Psa.68.10 - Details

Translation

You sent abundant rain, O God; you refreshed your inheritance and made it firm.

Original Text

גשם נדבות תניף אלהים נחלתך ונלאה אתה כוננתה׃

Morphology

  • גשם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • נדבות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • תניף: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • אלהים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • נחלתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs,2,m
  • ונלאה: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • כוננתה: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg,3fsobj

Parallels

  • Psalm 65:9-10 (verbal): Speaks of God visiting the earth and providing abundant water so that God’s pastures and fields are made fruitful—directly parallels the image of God sending plentiful rain to establish his land/inheritance.
  • Deuteronomy 11:14 (thematic): God’s promise to give rain in its season so the land yields crops—connects the idea of divine rain as provision for Israel’s inheritance.
  • Joel 2:23 (thematic): Promises the former and latter rains as a sign of restoration for Zion—echoes the theme of abundant, timely rain as God’s blessing on his people and their land.
  • Psalm 147:8 (verbal): Attributes to God the ordering of clouds and the preparation of rain for the earth—parallels Psalm 68’s depiction of God as the dispenser of fruitful rain.
  • Hosea 10:12 (allusion): Calls for seeking the LORD until he showers righteousness—uses the rain/shower motif to describe divine blessing that renews the land and people, resonant with Psalm 68:10’s rain-as-blessing image.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You gave abundant rain, O God; you refreshed your inheritance and made it firm by your goodness.
  • You gave abundant rain, O God; you restored your inheritance when it languished.
11 Your flock found a dwelling there; in your goodness, O God, you provided for the needy.

Psa.68.11 - Details

Translation

Your flock found a dwelling there; in your goodness, O God, you provided for the needy.

Original Text

חיתך ישבו־ בה תכין בטובתך לעני אלהים׃

Morphology

  • חיתך: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • ישבו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • בה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • תכין: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • בטובתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,cs+2,m
  • לעני: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אלהים: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Isa.52:7 (verbal): Speaks of one who brings good tidings/publishes salvation—language and imagery closely parallel the praise of those who 'publish the word' in Ps 68:11.
  • Rom.10:15 (quotation): Paul quotes Isaiah 52:7 ('How beautiful...') in a discussion of proclaiming the gospel—links the theme of God giving a message and many publishing it to the mission of proclaimers.
  • Ps.40:9 (verbal): The psalmist declares he proclaims God's righteousness in the great assembly—parallels Ps 68:11's emphasis on receiving/giving a word and its public proclamation.
  • Exod.15:20-21 (thematic): Miriam and the women sing and publicize God's deliverance after the Exodus; echoes the motif of communal proclamation and female participation found (in some readings) of Ps 68:11.
  • Luke 2:17-18 (thematic): The shepherds 'made known' what they had been told about the newborn Savior—an instance of hearing a divine word and many publishing it, reflecting Ps 68:11's theme of widespread proclamation.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Your people settled there; you provided, in your goodness, for the needy, O God.
  • Your people settled in it; in your goodness, O God, you provided for the needy.
12 The Lord gave the word; the company of those who bring the tidings is a great host.

Psa.68.12 - Details

Translation

The Lord gave the word; the company of those who bring the tidings is a great host.

Original Text

אדני יתן־ אמר המבשרות צבא רב׃

Morphology

  • אדני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1,sg
  • יתן: VERB,qal,imperf,3,m,sg
  • אמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • המבשרות: NOUN,f,pl,def
  • צבא: NOUN,m,sg,const
  • רב: ADJ,m,sg

Parallels

  • Isaiah 52:7 (verbal): Same imagery of a messenger who 'brings good tidings' and 'publishes' salvation/peace — verbal and thematic overlap with the proclamation motif in Ps 68:12.
  • Nahum 1:15 (verbal): Uses the formula 'Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings' — a parallel image of news-bringers (מבשרים/מבשרות) and proclamation.
  • Romans 10:15 (quotation): Paul quotes Isaiah's 'How beautiful are the feet...' (Isa 52:7) to speak of those who preach the gospel — a New Testament echo of the psalm's theme of many proclaimers.
  • Psalm 68:11 (structural): Immediate context within the same psalm: the surrounding line(s) develop the same thought ('The Lord gave the word; great was the company that published it'), so v.12 is part of a contiguous proclamation motif.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The Lord gave the word; a great company published the tidings.
  • The LORD gave the word; the company of those who announce it is great.
13 The kings of the host fled—fled—and those left at home divided the spoil.

Psa.68.13 - Details

Translation

The kings of the host fled—fled—and those left at home divided the spoil.

Original Text

מלכי צבאות ידדון ידדון ונות בית תחלק שלל׃

Morphology

  • מלכי: NOUN,pl,m,cons
  • צבאות: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ידדון: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • ידדון: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • ונות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • בית: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • תחלק: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • שלל: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 30:17,24 (verbal): After David recovers the spoil from the Amalekites he orders equal distribution: 'as his part is who goeth down to the battle, so shall his part be who tarrieth by the stuff' — directly parallels 'she that tarrieth at home shall divide the spoil.'
  • Judges 5:19-21 (thematic): Deborah's song celebrates the rout of Canaanite kings and their flight/pursuit — similar victory motif of kings of armies fleeing before God (cf. 'kings... shall flee').
  • Exodus 15:3-5 (allusion): The Song at the Sea portrays Yahweh as a warrior who casts chariots and riders into the sea and defeats kings — parallels the psalm's imagery of God scattering and routing opposing hosts.
  • Psalm 18:40-43 (thematic): David praises God for giving him the necks of his enemies and delivering spoils to him; the passage echoes the theme of defeated foes, captured spoil, and divine victory reflected in Psalm 68:13.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The kings of the armies fled—they fled—and those left at home divided the spoil.
  • The rulers of the host fled—fled; and those who remained at home divided the spoil.
14 Though you lie among the sheepfolds, the wings of a dove are adorned with silver, its pinions with glistening gold.

Psa.68.14 - Details

Translation

Though you lie among the sheepfolds, the wings of a dove are adorned with silver, its pinions with glistening gold.

Original Text

אם־ תשכבון בין שפתים כנפי יונה נחפה בכסף ואברותיה בירקרק חרוץ׃

Morphology

  • אם: CONJ
  • תשכבון: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,pl
  • בין: PREP
  • שפתים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • כנפי: NOUN,f,pl,cstr
  • יונה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • נחפה: VERB,niphal,perf,3,f,sg
  • בכסף: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואברותיה: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,abs+PRON,3,f,sg
  • בירקרק: PREP+ADJ,m,sg
  • חרוץ: ADJ,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 91:4 (verbal): Both verses use bird-wing imagery and the verb 'cover' (shelter) — 'he will cover you with his feathers; under his wings you will find refuge' echoes the dove's wings being 'covered' in Ps. 68:14.
  • Exodus 19:4 (thematic): God carrying Israel 'on eagles' wings' employs the wider biblical theme of wings as divine protection, transport, and blessing that underlies the dove imagery in Psalm 68.
  • Psalm 45:13-14 (thematic): The royal/bride motif of being arrayed in silver and gold (garments 'wrought with gold') parallels the Psalm's image of a dove whose wings/feathers are covered with silver and gold — a theme of honor and beautification.
  • Job 39:13-18 (verbal): Anthropomorphic description of birds' wings and feathers (e.g., 'gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks?') parallels the Psalm's focus on plumage and the adornment of a bird.
  • Isaiah 60:8 (allusion): Isaiah's image of people 'flying as a cloud, and as doves to their windows' resonates with the dove motif in Psalm 68, connecting the bird-image to return, arrival, and favorable transformation.

Alternative generated candidates

  • When the Almighty scattered kings there, the wings of a dove were covered with silver, its pinions with gleaming gold.
  • When the Almighty scattered the kings there, it snowed on Zalmon.
15 The Almighty scattered the kings there; it was like the snow of Zalmon.

Psa.68.15 - Details

Translation

The Almighty scattered the kings there; it was like the snow of Zalmon.

Original Text

בפרש שדי מלכים בה תשלג בצלמון׃

Morphology

  • בפרש: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שדי: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מלכים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • בה: PREP+PRON,3,f,sg
  • תשלג: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • בצלמון: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Exodus 3:1 (verbal): Uses the phrase “the mountain of God” (Horeb/Sinai); same designation of a sacred/divine mountain as in Ps. 68:15.
  • Exodus 19:11 (thematic): God’s revelation on Sinai and the holiness of the mountain echo the motif of a mountain as God’s chosen dwelling-place found in Ps. 68:15.
  • Deuteronomy 3:4 (thematic): Relates to Og king of Bashan and the fortified towns in the Bashan highlands, connecting Bashan’s mountainous character to the reference in Ps. 68:15.
  • Psalm 68:16 (structural): The immediately following verse in the same psalm continues the theme of a hill/mountain that God desires to dwell in, directly paralleling v.15’s imagery.
  • Psalm 132:13 (thematic): Declares that the LORD has chosen Zion as his habitation—a parallel theological theme of God choosing a specific mountain/hill as his dwelling, akin to Ps. 68:15.

Alternative generated candidates

  • When the Almighty there shattered the kings, it was like the snow on Zalmon.
  • A mountain of God is the mountain of Bashan; a many‑peaked mountain, the mountain of Bashan.
16 A mountain of God is the mountain of Bashan; a mountain of many peaks is the mountain of Bashan.

Psa.68.16 - Details

Translation

A mountain of God is the mountain of Bashan; a mountain of many peaks is the mountain of Bashan.

Original Text

הר־ אלהים הר־ בשן הר גבננים הר־ בשן׃

Morphology

  • הר: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • אלהים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • הר: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • בשן: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • הר: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • גבננים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • הר: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • בשן: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 132:13 (verbal): Explicitly states the same idea: the LORD has chosen Zion and desired it for his dwelling — parallel wording and theme to God’s chosen mountain for his abode.
  • Exodus 15:17 (verbal): Speaks of God bringing his people to and planting them on “the mountain of your inheritance, the place, O LORD, which you have made for your dwelling” — closely parallels the image of a divinely chosen mountain as God’s dwelling.
  • Isaiah 2:2 (thematic): Foretells the mountain of the LORD being exalted above all hills, echoing the contrast between God’s chosen mountain and other mountains (e.g., Bashan) in Psalm 68:16.
  • Psalm 87:1 (thematic): “His foundation is in the holy mountains” — affirms the theme of God’s special habitation on a holy/ chosen mountain, resonating with the Psalm 68 depiction of God’s mountain.

Alternative generated candidates

  • A mountain of God—mountain of Bashan; a mountain of many peaks—mountain of Bashan.
  • Why do you look with envy, O many‑peaked mountains? The mountain that God desired for his dwelling—yes, the LORD will dwell there forever.
17 Why do you look with envy, O you peaks of many summits? This is the mountain that God desired to dwell in; the LORD will surely dwell there forever.

Psa.68.17 - Details

Translation

Why do you look with envy, O you peaks of many summits? This is the mountain that God desired to dwell in; the LORD will surely dwell there forever.

Original Text

למה ׀ תרצדון הרים גבננים ההר חמד אלהים לשבתו אף־ יהוה ישכן לנצח׃

Morphology

  • למה: ADV
  • תרצדון: VERB,qal,yiqtol,2,m,pl
  • הרים: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • גבננים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ההר: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • חמד: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • אלהים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • לשבתו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs,3,m,sg
  • אף: ADV
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ישכן: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • לנצח: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Habakkuk 3:8 (verbal): Uses the same martial/theophanic imagery of God riding with horses and chariots—divine procession and victory language parallels Psalm 68's 'chariots of God.'
  • 2 Kings 6:17 (thematic): Elisha's servant sees 'horses and chariots of fire' surrounding them—heavenly chariots as divine accompaniment/host, echoing Psalm 68's image of God's myriads of chariots.
  • Exodus 19:16-19 (structural): The Sinai theophany (thunder, smoke, divine presence) is the backdrop alluded to in Ps 68's 'as at Sinai'—both depict God's holy, awe‑inspiring presence among his people.
  • Ephesians 4:8 (quotation): The NT quotes Ps 68:18 in the context of the Lord's triumphant ascent; Ps 68:17–18 form a unit describing God's triumph and presence, which Ephesians echoes.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Why do you leap, O many-peaked mountains? This is the mountain that God desired to dwell in; yes, the LORD will dwell there forever.
  • Why do the mountains leap like rams and the hills like young sheep?
18 The chariots of God are myriads, thousands upon thousands; the Lord is among them at Sinai, in holiness.

Psa.68.18 - Details

Translation

The chariots of God are myriads, thousands upon thousands; the Lord is among them at Sinai, in holiness.

Original Text

רכב אלהים רבתים אלפי שנאן אדני בם סיני בקדש׃

Morphology

  • רכב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אלהים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • רבתים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • אלפי: NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • שנאן: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • אדני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1,sg
  • בם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl
  • סיני: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בקדש: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Ephesians 4:8-10 (quotation): The NT explicitly cites Psalm 68:18 ('He ascended on high, he led captivity captive, he gave gifts to men') and applies the ascent and gift-giving language to Christ's ascension.
  • Psalm 68:17 (Hebrew 68:16) (verbal): Immediate parallel within the same psalm—both verses use the image of God's many chariots/host ('the chariots of God are tens of thousands') and the scene of divine triumph.
  • Exodus 19:16-20 (allusion): Psalm 68's reference to Sinai and 'holiness' echoes the Sinai theophany (thunders, trumpet, smoke) where God revealed himself on Mount Sinai.
  • Psalm 47:5 (thematic): Both psalms depict God's triumphal ascent (e.g., 'God has gone up with a shout' in Ps 47:5) and his kingship/victory over enemies, paralleling the ascension imagery of Ps 68:18.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The chariots of God are tens of thousands—thousands upon thousands; the LORD is among them at Sinai, in holiness.
  • The chariots of God are tens of thousands and thousands upon thousands; the LORD is among them at Sinai, in his holy place.
19 You have gone up on high; you have led captivity captive; you have received gifts among mortals, even among the rebellious, that the LORD God might dwell there.

Psa.68.19 - Details

Translation

You have gone up on high; you have led captivity captive; you have received gifts among mortals, even among the rebellious, that the LORD God might dwell there.

Original Text

עלית למרום ׀ שבית שבי לקחת מתנות באדם ואף סוררים לשכן ׀ יה אלהים׃

Morphology

  • עלית: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • למרום: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שבית: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • שבי: VERB,qal,imp,2,f,sg
  • לקחת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • מתנות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • באדם: PREP
  • ואף: CONJ+ADV
  • סוררים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • לשכן: VERB,qal,inf
  • יה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אלהים: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Ephesians 4:8 (quotation): Direct quotation of Psalm 68:18 (Hebrew numbering) — 'He ascended on high, led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men' applied to Christ's ascension and gift-giving to the church.
  • Ephesians 4:11 (verbal): Follows and interprets the Psalm's 'received gifts' language by listing the gifted ministries (apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers) given to the church.
  • Colossians 2:15 (thematic): Speaks of Christ's triumph over rulers and authorities—'making a show of them, triumphing over them'—parallel to the image of leading captivity captive.
  • Hebrews 2:14-15 (thematic): Describes Christ's victory over the power of death and his deliverance of those held in bondage, resonating with the Psalm's captive/victory motif.
  • Psalm 47:5 (structural): Shared triumphal/ascension imagery ('God is gone up with a shout') that complements Psalm 68's depiction of God ascending and establishing his presence among people.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You have ascended on high; you have led captive a host of captives; you have received gifts among men, even among the rebellious, that God the LORD might dwell there.
  • You have gone up on high; you have led captivity captive; you have received gifts among men, even among the rebellious, that the LORD God might dwell there.
20 Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden; God is our salvation—Selah.

Psa.68.20 - Details

Translation

Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden; God is our salvation—Selah.

Original Text

ברוך אדני יום ׀ יום יעמס־ לנו האל ישועתנו סלה׃

Morphology

  • ברוך: ADJ,m,sg
  • אדני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1,sg
  • יום: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יום: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יעמס: VERB,qal,imprf,3,m,sg
  • לנו: PREP+PRON,1,pl
  • האל: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ישועתנו: NOUN,f,sg,abs,PRON,1,pl
  • סלה: MISC

Parallels

  • Isaiah 12:2 (verbal): Uses the same declaration 'God is my/our salvation' (Heb. ישועה) — a close verbal parallel affirming God as savior.
  • Lamentations 3:22-23 (thematic): Theme of daily renewal/benefit: 'his mercies are new every morning' parallels the idea that God provides/blesses us day by day.
  • Psalm 103:2-5 (thematic): A call to bless the LORD for his ongoing goodness and provision — 'who satisfies your years with good things' parallels being 'loaded with benefits'.
  • Psalm 72:18-19 (structural): A doxological formula ('Blessed be the LORD…') similar in form to Ps. 68:20’s opening blessing, linking praise of God for his deeds and salvation.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Blessed be the LORD, day by day he bears us up; God is our salvation—Selah.
  • Blessed be the LORD, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation—Selah.
21 Our God is a God of deliverances; to God, the LORD, belong escapes from death.

Psa.68.21 - Details

Translation

Our God is a God of deliverances; to God, the LORD, belong escapes from death.

Original Text

האל ׀ לנו אל למושעות וליהוה אדני למות תוצאות׃

Morphology

  • האל: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • לנו: PREP+PRON,1,pl
  • אל: NEG
  • למושעות: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • וליהוה: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • אדני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1,sg
  • למות: VERB,qal,inf
  • תוצאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 68:20 (structural): Immediate context: continues the same thought—God as helper and source of deliverance (blessing and salvation).
  • Psalm 18:2 (verbal): Uses the language of God as deliverer/rescuer — 'my deliverer' parallels the motif of God as one who brings salvation and rescue.
  • Deuteronomy 32:39 (thematic): Affirms God's sovereign power over life and death ('I kill, and I make alive'), echoing the claim that the Lord controls the issues from death.
  • Hosea 13:14 (allusion): Speaks of ransoming from Sheol and defeating death — a closely related idea to God providing escapes from death.
  • Isaiah 25:8 (thematic): Proclaims God's victory over death ('He will swallow up death forever'), paralleling the psalm's emphasis on God's deliverance from death.

Alternative generated candidates

  • God is to us a God of deliverances; and to the LORD belong the escapes from death.
  • Our God is a God of deliverances; the God of salvation is the LORD.
22 Yet God will crush the heads of his enemies, the crown of the one who walks in his guilt.

Psa.68.22 - Details

Translation

Yet God will crush the heads of his enemies, the crown of the one who walks in his guilt.

Original Text

אך־ אלהים ימחץ ראש איביו קדקד שער מתהלך באשמיו׃

Morphology

  • אך: PART
  • אלהים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ימחץ: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • ראש: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • איביו: NOUN,m,pl,abs,suff:3ms
  • קדקד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שער: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מתהלך: VERB,hitpael,ptc,3,m,sg
  • באשמיו: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,poss,3,m

Parallels

  • Genesis 3:15 (verbal): Proto‑evangelium motif: God/the seed will crush the head of the serpent—same head‑crushing image of victory over enemies.
  • Romans 16:20 (quotation): New Testament echo: 'God will soon crush Satan under your feet'—directly recalls the head‑crushing motif as defeat of the foe.
  • Psalm 2:9 (thematic): Parallel theme of divine vindication and violent overthrow of enemies ('break them with a rod of iron; dash them to pieces').
  • Psalm 110:6 (verbal): Very close imagery of crushing heads in the lands—another royal/mes­sianic Psalm employing the same head‑crushing language.
  • Revelation 19:15 (thematic): Apocalyptic depiction of the Lord striking down the nations and trampling them in wrath—echoes the theme of God decisively overthrowing enemies.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Yet God will crush the heads of his foes, the hairy crown of him who walks on in his guilt.
  • Surely God will crush the heads of his enemies, the hairy crowns of those who go on in their guilt.
23 The Lord said, “I will bring them back from Bashan; I will bring them back from the depths of the sea.”

Psa.68.23 - Details

Translation

The Lord said, “I will bring them back from Bashan; I will bring them back from the depths of the sea.”

Original Text

אמר אדני מבשן אשיב אשיב ממצלות ים׃

Morphology

  • אמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אדני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1,sg
  • מבשן: PREP
  • אשיב: VERB,hiphil,impf,1,sg
  • אשיב: VERB,hiphil,impf,1,sg
  • ממצלות: PREP
  • ים: NOUN,m,sg,cs

Parallels

  • Isaiah 11:11-12 (thematic): Both speak of Yahweh gathering and bringing back Israel from distant regions and coastlands—echoing the motif of return from far places (Bashan/sea).
  • Ezekiel 36:24 (thematic): God's promise to take Israel from the nations and bring them back to their land parallels the psalm's theme of divine restoration from exile.
  • Psalm 107:23-30 (verbal): Describes sailors in peril who cry to the LORD and are delivered from the depths and storms of the sea—paralleling the imagery of rescue 'from the depths of the sea.'
  • Jonah 2:3-7 (allusion): Jonah's prayer from the 'depths' while in the sea employs similar language and imagery of being rescued from the sea's abyss by God's intervention.
  • Isaiah 43:2 (thematic): God's promise to be with and bring through waters and floods without being overwhelmed resonates with the psalm's assurance of deliverance from the sea.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The LORD said, “I will bring them back from Bashan; I will bring them back from the depths of the sea.”
  • The LORD said, “I will bring them back from Bashan; I will bring them back from the depths of the sea.”
24 That your foot may tread in blood, and the tongues of your dogs have their portion from the foe.

Psa.68.24 - Details

Translation

That your foot may tread in blood, and the tongues of your dogs have their portion from the foe.

Original Text

למען ׀ תמחץ רגלך בדם לשון כלביך מאיבים מנהו׃

Morphology

  • למען: PREP
  • תמחץ: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • רגלך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+SUFF,2,m,sg
  • בדם: PREP
  • לשון: NOUN,f,sg,constr
  • כלביך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2,m
  • מאיבים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • מנהו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 58:10 (verbal): Uses nearly identical motif of trampling or washing one’s feet in the blood of the wicked—close verbal and thematic parallel to ‘may your foot be dipped in the blood’.
  • Isaiah 63:3 (thematic): God ‘treads the winepress’ and is described as garments stained with lifeblood—similar imagery of trampling enemies and blood on the victorious.
  • Deuteronomy 32:42 (verbal): God’s vengeance pictured in terms of blood-soaked weapons—’I will make my arrows drunk with blood’ echoes the violent, blood-filled victory language.
  • Revelation 19:13 (thematic): The rider is described as wearing a robe dipped in blood—New Testament echo of the victorious, blood-stained victor motif found in the psalm.
  • 1 Kings 21:19 (allusion): Prophecy that dogs will eat Jezebel (and earlier formulations of enemies’ bodies/devourers) parallels the psalm’s image of dogs’ tongues being involved with the blood of foes.

Alternative generated candidates

  • So that your foot may crush in blood, and the tongues of your dogs have their portion from the foe.
  • That your foot may be dipped in blood, and the tongues of your dogs in the blood of the foe.
25 They have seen your procession, O God, the procession of my God, my King, into the sanctuary.

Psa.68.25 - Details

Translation

They have seen your procession, O God, the procession of my God, my King, into the sanctuary.

Original Text

ראו הליכותיך אלהים הליכות אלי מלכי בקדש׃

Morphology

  • ראו: VERB,qal,impv,2,pl
  • הליכותיך: NOUN,f,pl,abs,poss:2ms
  • אלהים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • הליכות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • אלי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • מלכי: NOUN,pl,m,cons
  • בקדש: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Exodus 15:20-21 (verbal): Miriam and the women celebrate with timbrels and song after deliverance — direct verbal and thematic parallel to 'damsels playing timbrels' and a procession of praise.
  • 1 Chronicles 15:16-22 (verbal): David organizes singers and instrumentalists to lead the procession when bringing the ark into the city — closely parallels the temple/procession imagery and the order of musicians in Ps 68:25.
  • 2 Samuel 6:14-15 (thematic): David dances before the LORD amid a joyful procession with music and singing — echoes the theme of exuberant, public worship accompanying God's presence.
  • Psalm 24:7-10 (thematic): The call to open the gates for the 'King of glory' entering the sanctuary resonates with Ps 68's motif of God's procession entering the holy place.
  • Psalm 68:18 (structural): Earlier verse in the same psalm depicting God 'ascending on high' and leading a procession — provides immediate structural and theological context for the procession imagery of v.25.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Behold your processions, O God—the processions of my God, of the King into the sanctuary.
  • See your procession, God—the procession of my God, my King, into the sanctuary.
26 The singers went before, the musicians followed after, in the midst of the maidens beating tambourines.

Psa.68.26 - Details

Translation

The singers went before, the musicians followed after, in the midst of the maidens beating tambourines.

Original Text

קדמו שרים אחר נגנים בתוך עלמות תופפות׃

Morphology

  • קדמו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • שרים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • אחר: PREP
  • נגנים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • בתוך: PREP
  • עלמות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • תופפות: VERB,qal,ptc,NA,f,pl

Parallels

  • Exodus 15:20 (verbal): Miriam takes a timbrel and the women go out with timbrels and dances—directly parallels the image of maidens with timbrels in a celebratory musical procession.
  • Psalm 149:3 (verbal): Calls for praise with dancing and the timbrel; shares the same vocabulary of singing, dancing, and timbrel use in worship.
  • Psalm 150:4 (verbal): Urgent liturgical command to praise God with timbrel and dance, echoing the instrument-and-dance motif of the verse.
  • 1 Chronicles 15:16-19 (structural): Describes appointment of singers and musicians to lead a procession bringing the ark—parallels the ordered procession of singers and musicians in the psalm.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Ahead went the singers; then the players on instruments; amid them the maidens playing tambourines.
  • The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them the maidens playing tambourines.
27 Bless God in the congregations—even the Lord—from the fountain of Israel.

Psa.68.27 - Details

Translation

Bless God in the congregations—even the Lord—from the fountain of Israel.

Original Text

במקהלות ברכו אלהים יהוה ממקור ישראל׃

Morphology

  • במקהלות: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • ברכו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
  • אלהים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • ממקור: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 22:22 (verbal): Shares the language and idea of praising God 'in the midst of the congregation'—a direct verbal/thematic parallel calling for public praise.
  • Hebrews 2:12 (quotation): Quoted Psalm 22:22 in the New Testament ('I will declare thy name... in the midst of the congregation'), linking the OT call to public praise with Christ's witness.
  • Psalm 35:18 (verbal): 'I will give thee thanks in the great congregation'—same vow to praise and thank God publicly within the assembly.
  • Psalm 107:32 (thematic): Exhorts people to 'exalt him also in the congregation of the people,' echoing the call to communal praise and blessing of God.
  • Psalm 149:1 (thematic): Commands praise 'in the congregation of the people' (or 'congregation of the saints'), reinforcing the motif of corporate worship and singing God's praise.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Bless God in the great assembly; even the LORD, you that are of the fountain of Israel.
  • In the congregations bless God— the LORD, from the fountain of Israel.
28 There is Benjamin, the little one, leading them; the princes of Judah in their throng, the princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.

Psa.68.28 - Details

Translation

There is Benjamin, the little one, leading them; the princes of Judah in their throng, the princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.

Original Text

שם בנימן ׀ צעיר רדם שרי יהודה רגמתם שרי זבלון שרי נפתלי׃

Morphology

  • שם: ADV
  • בנימן: NOUN,m,sg,proper
  • צעיר: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • רדם: VERB,qal,perf,3,pl
  • שרי: NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • יהודה: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • רגמתם: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,pl
  • שרי: NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • זבלון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שרי: NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • נפתלי: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Judges 5:18 (thematic): Mentions Zebulun and Naphtali as active, valiant tribes whose warriors/princes took part in Israel’s cause, paralleling Psalm 68’s listing of tribal leaders.
  • 1 Chronicles 12:27-40 (thematic): Catalogues leaders and warriors from the tribes (including Benjamin, Judah, Zebulun, Naphtali) who rallied to David—similar motif of tribal princes and leaders gathered.
  • Genesis 49:27 (allusion): Jacob’s blessing portrays Benjamin as a powerful leader/warrior; Psalm 68:28’s statement ‘there Benjamin was a ruler’ echoes Benjamin’s leadership status from the tribal blessing tradition.
  • 1 Chronicles 27:16-22 (structural): Provides an organized list of tribal princes/heads (including Naphtali and others), reflecting the formal designation of 'princes' for Israel’s tribes as in Psalm 68:28.

Alternative generated candidates

  • There is Benjamin, the little prince, leading them; the princes of Judah, the company; the princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.
  • There is Benjamin, the youngest, leading them; the princes of Judah, the princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.
29 Awake your power, O God; show the power, O God, which you have worked for us.

Psa.68.29 - Details

Translation

Awake your power, O God; show the power, O God, which you have worked for us.

Original Text

צוה אלהיך עזך עוזה אלהים זו פעלת לנו׃

Morphology

  • צוה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • אלהיך: NOUN,m,sg,prsuf-2ms
  • עזך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+2fs
  • עוזה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אלהים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • זו: PRON,dem,f,sg
  • פעלת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • לנו: PREP+PRON,1,pl

Parallels

  • Psalm 29:11 (thematic): Both texts ascribe to God the giving or strengthening of his people—‘the LORD will give strength to his people’ parallels God commanding/confirming strength for his people in Ps. 68:29.
  • Isaiah 40:29 (thematic): Isaiah‘s promise that God ‘gives power to the faint’ echoes the theme of God supplying strength to the weary or his people found in Ps. 68:29.
  • Psalm 18:32 (verbal): Wording about God girding or granting strength (‘It is God who girds me with strength’) parallels Ps. 68:29’s language of God commanding and providing strength.
  • Habakkuk 3:19 (thematic): Habakkuk’s description of the LORD as the prophet’s strength and enabler in difficult times parallels Ps. 68:29’s depiction of God as the source of strength for his people.
  • Exodus 15:2 (allusion): The triumphal confession ‘The LORD is my strength and song’ resonates with Ps. 68:29’s emphasis on God as the decisive source of power and help for his people.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Your God has commanded your strength; O God, establish what you have wrought for us; your temple, O Jerusalem—to you kings will bring gifts.
  • Your God has commanded your strength; strengthen, O God, what you have accomplished for us.
30 Because of your temple at Jerusalem, kings will bring you tribute.

Psa.68.30 - Details

Translation

Because of your temple at Jerusalem, kings will bring you tribute.

Original Text

מהיכלך על־ ירושלם לך יובילו מלכים שי׃

Morphology

  • מהיכלך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,2,m,sg,abs
  • על: PREP
  • ירושלם: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • לך: PRON,2,m,sg
  • יובילו: VERB,qal,impf,3,pl
  • מלכים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • שי: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 72:10-11 (verbal): Explicitly speaks of kings bringing tribute/gifts to the king — close verbal and thematic parallel to kings being led to bring offerings to God in Zion.
  • Isaiah 60:3,6 (thematic): Foresees nations and kings coming to Zion and bringing gold, frankincense and praise — parallels the imagery of kings coming to Jerusalem with gifts.
  • Revelation 21:24 (structural): Describes the nations and the kings of the earth bringing their glory into the New Jerusalem, echoing the motif of kings bringing homage to God's city/temple.
  • Matthew 2:1-11 (allusion): The visit of the Magi (often viewed as royal/foreign dignitaries) bringing gifts to the Messiah echoes the theme of kings bringing presents to God's appointed place/person.
  • 1 Kings 10:1-10 (thematic): The visit of the Queen of Sheba bringing gifts to Solomon provides an ancient Israelite example of foreign rulers bringing tribute to Israel's king/house, paralleling the Psalm's scene.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Rebuke the wild beasts; the company of bulls, the calves of the peoples; let them bow down, each with their silver—may peoples bring willing offerings; let the nobles be willing.
  • From your temple in Jerusalem shall nobles bring you gifts.
31 Rebuke the wild beasts, the herd of bulls; with the peoples, with the calves of the nations—may they submit with pieces of silver; scatter the peoples who delight in war.

Psa.68.31 - Details

Translation

Rebuke the wild beasts, the herd of bulls; with the peoples, with the calves of the nations—may they submit with pieces of silver; scatter the peoples who delight in war.

Original Text

גער חית קנה עדת אבירים ׀ בעגלי עמים מתרפס ברצי־ כסף בזר עמים קרבות יחפצו׃

Morphology

  • גער: VERB,qal,inf
  • חית: NOUN,f,sg,cs
  • קנה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • עדת: NOUN,f,sg,cs
  • אבירים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • בעגלי: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,cstr
  • עמים: NOUN,pl,m,abs
  • מתרפס: VERB,hithp,ptc,ms,sg
  • ברצי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,cstr
  • כסף: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בזר: VERB,qal,inf
  • עמים: NOUN,pl,m,abs
  • קרבות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • יחפצו: VERB,qal,imprf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Psalm 72:10-11 (thematic): Gentile rulers bring gifts and bow before the king—parallel theme of foreign princes/kings coming and paying homage to God’s anointed.
  • Psalm 22:27-28 (thematic): All the nations will worship the LORD and all kingdoms serve him—same motif of the nations turning to and honoring God.
  • Isaiah 49:23 (thematic): Kings and queens will serve as attendants and bow down—another oracle depicting foreign royalty honoring and serving God’s people/His servant.
  • Psalm 87:4 (thematic): Ethiopia (Cush) is singled out among the peoples associated with Zion—related imagery of Ethiopia’s connection to Israel and its recognition of Yahweh.
  • Acts 8:27-39 (allusion): The Ethiopian eunuch’s seeking and conversion in the New Testament illustrates the historical/theological fulfillment of Ethiopia turning to God as anticipated in the psalm.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Envoys will come from Egypt; Cush will hasten to stretch out her hands to God.
  • Rebuke the wild beast— the herd of bulls, the calves of the peoples; trample underfoot those who lust for tribute; scatter the peoples who delight in war.
32 They will come from Egypt; Cush will hasten to stretch out its hands to God.

Psa.68.32 - Details

Translation

They will come from Egypt; Cush will hasten to stretch out its hands to God.

Original Text

יאתיו חשמנים מני מצרים כוש תריץ ידיו לאלהים׃

Morphology

  • יאתיו: VERB,qal,perf,3,pl
  • חשמנים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • מני: PREP+PRON,1,_,sg
  • מצרים: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • כוש: NOUN,prop,sg,m
  • תריץ: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • ידיו: NOUN,f,pl,abs,suff:3,m,sg
  • לאלהים: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 68:29-31 (structural): Immediate context of Psalm 68: describes kings and kingdoms bringing gifts to God's temple and nations praising God—directly parallels Egypt and Cush bringing themselves/hands to God.
  • Psalm 72:10-11 (thematic): Speaks of kings (Tarshish, Sheba, Seba) bringing presents and all kings falling down before the king—parallel theme of nations and rulers bringing gifts and submitting to God.
  • Isaiah 19:24-25 (allusion): Foretells Egypt and Assyria (Gentile nations) being blessed together with Israel and turning to the Lord—closely parallels the image of Egypt and Cush reaching out to God.
  • Psalm 22:27-28 (thematic): Declares that all the ends of the earth and all tribes shall worship and belong to the Lord—echoes universal acknowledgment of God by nations as in Ps 68:32.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praises to the LORD—Selah.
  • Envoys shall come out of Egypt; Cush will hasten to stretch out her hands to God.
33 Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praise to the Lord—Selah.

Psa.68.33 - Details

Translation

Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praise to the Lord—Selah.

Original Text

ממלכות הארץ שירו לאלהים זמרו אדני סלה׃

Morphology

  • ממלכות: NOUN,f,pl,cs
  • הארץ: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • שירו: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לאלהים: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • זמרו: VERB,qal,imp,2,mp
  • אדני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1,sg
  • סלה: MISC

Parallels

  • Psalm 66:1 (verbal): Shares the imperative for the lands/all the earth to make a joyful noise or sing to God—calls the nations/lands to praise God.
  • Psalm 96:1 (verbal): Commands all the earth to sing to the Lord, echoing the call for the nations/kingdoms to praise God.
  • Psalm 98:4 (thematic): Universal summons—'all the earth' to make a joyful noise—parallels the theme of kingdoms/lands singing to God.
  • Psalm 117:1 (thematic): Brief universal call for all nations/peoples to praise the Lord, matching the inclusive summons of Psalm 68:33.
  • Psalm 47:7 (thematic): Declares God as King of the earth and couples that claim with an injunction to sing praises—relates God's sovereignty and the nations' response.

Alternative generated candidates

  • To him who rides above the ancient heavens—behold, he utters his voice, a mighty voice.
  • Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praises to the Lord—Selah.
34 To him who rides upon the heavens—indeed he utters his voice, a mighty voice.

Psa.68.34 - Details

Translation

To him who rides upon the heavens—indeed he utters his voice, a mighty voice.

Original Text

לרכב בשמי שמי־ קדם הן יתן בקולו קול עז׃

Morphology

  • לרכב: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • בשמי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,poss1s
  • שמי: NOUN,m,sg,abs+1cs
  • קדם: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • הן: PART
  • יתן: VERB,qal,imperf,3,m,sg
  • בקולו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs,3,m,sg
  • קול: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עז: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 104:3 (verbal): God 'makes the clouds his chariot' and 'rides on the wings of the wind'—directly parallels the image of God riding in the heavens.
  • Psalm 18:10 (structural): Describes God riding/flying on heavenly beings and the wind ('He rode upon a cherub... upon the wings of the wind'), a close structural parallel to the motif of God riding the heavens.
  • 2 Samuel 22:11 (quotation): Part of the Psalm 18/2 Samuel 22 theophany tradition; repeats the motif of God riding through the heavens and appearing with overwhelming power.
  • Psalm 29:3-4 (verbal): 'The voice of the LORD is over the waters... the voice of the LORD is powerful' echoes the emphatic declaration that God 'gives out his voice, a mighty voice.'
  • Habakkuk 3:3-6 (thematic): A theophany depicting God coming from the heights/heavens with earth-shaking power and luminous glory, thematically akin to the image of God riding the heavens and issuing a mighty voice.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Give to God his strength. O God, your excellence is over Israel; your power is in the skies.
  • To him who rides upon the heavens of heavens—behold, he utters his voice, a mighty voice.
35 Give strength to God; his majesty is over Israel, and his power is in the skies.

Psa.68.35 - Details

Translation

Give strength to God; his majesty is over Israel, and his power is in the skies.

Original Text

תנו עז לאלהים על־ ישראל גאותו ועזו בשחקים׃

Morphology

  • תנו: VERB,qal,imp,2,pl
  • עז: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לאלהים: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • על: PREP
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • גאותו: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ועזו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • בשחקים: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 28:8 (verbal): Both proclaim that the LORD is the strength/power of his people (Heb. language of God as the people's strength and source of salvation).
  • Psalm 29:11 (verbal): Explicitly states ‘The LORD will give strength unto his people,’ closely matching Ps 68:35’s claim that God gives strength and power to Israel.
  • Exodus 15:2 (thematic): The Exodus song celebrates Yahweh as personal strength and salvation (‘The LORD is my strength and my song’), echoing the theme of God empowering his people from his holy presence.
  • Psalm 18:32 (verbal): Davidic language about God girding/giving strength and making the way perfect parallels Ps 68:35’s attribution of power and might to God for his people.
  • Psalm 72:18-19 (structural): A concluding doxology blessing God the God of Israel mirrors Ps 68:35’s closing acclamation ‘Blessed be God,’ both functioning as liturgical/poetic conclusions praising God.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Awesome is God from his sanctuary. The God of Israel gives strength and power to his people. Blessed be God!
  • Give strength to God. His majesty is over Israel; his power is in the skies.

To the choirmaster. A psalm of David; a song.

Let God arise; let his enemies be scattered; let those who hate him flee before him.

As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; as wax melts before fire, so let the wicked perish before God. But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God; let them rejoice with gladness.

Sing to God; sing praise to his name. Lift up a song to him who rides upon the clouds—Yah is his name; rejoice before him.

A father to the fatherless and a defender of widows is God in his holy habitation.

God sets the solitary in a household; he brings out prisoners into prosperity, while the rebellious dwell in a parched land.

O God, when you went forth before your people, when you marched through the wilderness—Selah.

The earth quaked; even the heavens poured down at the presence of God—this was Sinai—at the presence of God, the God of Israel.

You sent abundant rain, O God; you refreshed your inheritance and made it firm.

Your flock found a dwelling there; in your goodness, O God, you provided for the needy.

The Lord gave the word; the company of those who bring the tidings is a great host.

The kings of the host fled—fled—and those left at home divided the spoil.

Though you lie among the sheepfolds, the wings of a dove are adorned with silver, its pinions with glistening gold.

The Almighty scattered the kings there; it was like the snow of Zalmon.

A mountain of God is the mountain of Bashan; a mountain of many peaks is the mountain of Bashan.

Why do you look with envy, O you peaks of many summits? This is the mountain that God desired to dwell in; the LORD will surely dwell there forever.

The chariots of God are myriads, thousands upon thousands; the Lord is among them at Sinai, in holiness.

You have gone up on high; you have led captivity captive; you have received gifts among mortals, even among the rebellious, that the LORD God might dwell there.

Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden; God is our salvation—Selah.

Our God is a God of deliverances; to God, the LORD, belong escapes from death.

Yet God will crush the heads of his enemies, the crown of the one who walks in his guilt.

The Lord said, “I will bring them back from Bashan; I will bring them back from the depths of the sea.”

That your foot may tread in blood, and the tongues of your dogs have their portion from the foe.

They have seen your procession, O God, the procession of my God, my King, into the sanctuary.

The singers went before, the musicians followed after, in the midst of the maidens beating tambourines.

Bless God in the congregations—even the Lord—from the fountain of Israel.

There is Benjamin, the little one, leading them; the princes of Judah in their throng, the princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.

Awake your power, O God; show the power, O God, which you have worked for us.

Because of your temple at Jerusalem, kings will bring you tribute.

Rebuke the wild beasts, the herd of bulls; with the peoples, with the calves of the nations—may they submit with pieces of silver; scatter the peoples who delight in war.

They will come from Egypt; Cush will hasten to stretch out its hands to God.

Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praise to the Lord—Selah.

To him who rides upon the heavens—indeed he utters his voice, a mighty voice.

Give strength to God; his majesty is over Israel, and his power is in the skies.