Psalms 68:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The Lord gave the message, and a great crowd of people spread the news.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse celebrates how God's message spreads rapidly when many people share it together.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm is attributed to David and likely celebrates God's victories over Israel's enemies. In ancient times, when armies won battles, messengers would carry the good news back to the people, often with groups of women singing and proclaiming the victory. The 'word' here refers to God's decree of victory or salvation.

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