Psalms 60:7

"God has spoken from his sanctuary: “I will triumph. I will divide Shechem, and measure out the valley of Succoth."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 60:7, God declares His intention to triumph and redistribute territory, specifically mentioning Shechem and the valley of Succoth. For the original Israelite audience, these places held significant historical importance; Shechem was a city often associated with Joseph’s resting place, while the valley of Succoth was where Moses’ followers stayed during their exodus from Egypt. The verse thus conveys God's power over past events and His ongoing sovereignty, promising that He will restore and redefine Israelite territory in accordance with His divine authority.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine -That is, My dominion or authority is extended over these regions - Gilead, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Judah. The idea here is substantially the same as in the former verse, that his dominion extended over the country on both sides of the Jordan; or that in the direction of east and west it embraced all that had been promised - “from the great sea to the river Euphrates.” In verse 6, this idea is expressed by selecting two spots or towns as representatives of the whole country - Shechem on the west, and Succoth on the east; in this verse, the same idea is expre

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