Psalms 68:15

"When the Almighty scattered kings in her, it snowed on Zalmon."

Key Reflection

Psalms 68:15 poetically captures God's mighty hand in historical events, specifically referring to how He scattered kings and brought about a divine intervention that resulted in a snowfall on Mount Zalmon. This verse reflects the ancient belief that the Almighty had control over both military outcomes and natural phenomena, highlighting His power and sovereignty. The mention of snow on Mount Zalmon, typically an unlikely event in the region's climate, underscores the miraculous nature of God’s actions, showcasing how He intervenes in unexpected ways to fulfill His purposes.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The hill of God -The phrase “the hill of God,” or the mountain of God, is elsewhere applied in the Scriptures only to Mount Horeb or SinaiExodus 3:1;Exodus 18:5;Exo 24:13;1 Kings 19:8, and to Mount Zion,Psalms 24:3;Isaiah 30:29. There is no reason for supposing that there is a reference here to Mount Horeb or Sinai, as the psalm does not particularly relate to that mountain, and as there is nothing in the psalm to bring that mountain into comparison with other mountains.

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