Psalms 68:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan; an high hill as the hill of Bashan.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

God's mountain is like Mount Bashan; it is a high mountain like Mount Bashan.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is saying that God's holy mountain is as majestic and impressive as the famous Mount Bashan.

📚 Historical Context

In the Bible, Psalms 68 is a song of praise attributed to King David, likely written during a time of military victory or national celebration of God's deliverance. Bashan was a fertile and mountainous region east of the Sea of Galilee, historically associated with ancient enemies of Israel and conquered during the Israelites' settlement in the Promised Land. This verse poetically compares the hill of God, possibly referring to Mount Zion, to Bashan to emphasize God's supreme choice and authority over all creation.

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Joshua 13:11

And Gilead, and the territory belonging to the Geshurites and Maachathites, and all of Mount Hermon, and all of Bashan as far as Salcah;

Joshua 12:5

He ruled over Mount Hermon, Salcah, and all of Bashan, stretching to the borders of the Geshurites and Maachathites, and half of Gilead, which reached to the territory of King Sihon of Heshbon.

1 Chronicles 5:12

Joel was the leader, Shapham was second in command, and Jaanai and Shaphat also lived in the region of Bashan.

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