Psalm 60:7
New International Version
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is my helmet, Judah is my scepter.

New Living Translation
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh, too. Ephraim, my helmet, will produce my warriors, and Judah, my scepter, will produce my kings.

English Standard Version
Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is my helmet; Judah is my scepter.

Berean Standard Bible
Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim is My helmet, Judah is My scepter.

King James Bible
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;

New King James Version
Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim also is the helmet for My head; Judah is My lawgiver.

New American Standard Bible
“Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim also is the helmet of My head; Judah is My scepter.

NASB 1995
“Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim also is the helmet of My head; Judah is My scepter.

NASB 1977
“Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim also is the helmet of My head; Judah is My scepter.

Legacy Standard Bible
Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim also is the helmet of My head; Judah is My scepter.

Amplified Bible
“Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim is My helmet; Judah is My scepter.

Christian Standard Bible
Gilead is mine, Manasseh is mine, and Ephraim is my helmet; Judah is my scepter.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Gilead is Mine, Manasseh is Mine, and Ephraim is My helmet; Judah is My scepter.

American Standard Version
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the defence of my head; Judah is my sceptre.

Contemporary English Version
The lands of Gilead and Manasseh are mine. Ephraim is my war helmet, and Judah is the symbol of my royal power.

English Revised Version
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the defence of mine head; Judah is my sceptre.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Gilead is mine. Manasseh is mine. Ephraim is the helmet on my head. Judah is my scepter.

Good News Translation
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh too; Ephraim is my helmet and Judah my royal scepter.

International Standard Version
Gilead belongs to me, and Manasseh is mine. Ephraim is my helmet, and Judah my scepter.

Majority Standard Bible
Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim is My helmet, Judah is My scepter.

NET Bible
Gilead belongs to me, as does Manasseh! Ephraim is my helmet, Judah my royal scepter.

New Heart English Bible
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine. Ephraim also is the defense of my head. Judah is my scepter.

Webster's Bible Translation
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of my head; Judah is my lawgiver;

World English Bible
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine. Ephraim also is the defense of my head. Judah is my scepter.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Gilead [is] Mine, and Manasseh [is] Mine, "" And Ephraim [is] the strength of My head, "" Judah [is] My lawgiver,

Young's Literal Translation
Mine is Gilead, and mine is Manasseh, And Ephraim is the strength of my head, Judah is my lawgiver,

Smith's Literal Translation
Gilead to me, and Manasseh to me; and Ephraim the strength of my head; Judah my judge.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Galaad is mine, and Manasses is mine: and Ephraim is the strength of my head. Juda is my king:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine. And Ephraim is the strength of my head. Judah is my king.

New American Bible
Gilead is mine, mine is Manasseh; Ephraim is the helmet for my head, Judah, my own scepter.

New Revised Standard Version
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is my helmet; Judah is my scepter.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Gilead is mine and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of my head; Judah is my king.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Gilead is mine; Menasheh is mine; Ephraim, the champion of Captains; Yehuda my King.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the defence of my head; Judah is my sceptre.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Galaad is mine, and Manasse is mine; and Ephraim is the strength of my head;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Victory Through God
6God has spoken from His sanctuary: “I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem and apportion the Valley of Succoth. 7Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim is My helmet, Judah is My scepter. 8Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”…

Cross References
Genesis 49:10
The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.

Joshua 13:31
half of Gilead; and Ashtaroth and Edrei, the royal cities of Og in Bashan. All this was for the clans of the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh, that is, half of the descendants of Machir.

2 Samuel 8:2
David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute.

2 Samuel 8:14
He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

1 Chronicles 5:2
And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.

1 Chronicles 18:2
David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute.

1 Chronicles 18:13
He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

Isaiah 11:10
On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.

Isaiah 33:22
For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King. It is He who will save us.

Jeremiah 30:21
Their leader will be one of their own, and their ruler will arise from their midst. And I will bring him near, and he will approach Me, for who would dare on his own to approach Me?” declares the LORD.

Amos 9:12
that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear My name,” declares the LORD, who will do this.

Matthew 1:2-3
Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.

Matthew 2:6
‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’”

Matthew 19:28
Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Luke 1:33
and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”


Treasury of Scripture

Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of my head; Judah is my lawgiver;

Gilead

Joshua 17:1,5,6
There was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh; for he was the firstborn of Joseph; to wit, for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead: because he was a man of war, therefore he had Gilead and Bashan…

1 Chronicles 12:19,37
And there fell some of Manasseh to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle: but they helped them not: for the lords of the Philistines upon advisement sent him away, saying, He will fall to his master Saul to the jeopardy of our heads…

strength

Deuteronomy 33:17
His glory is like the firstling of his bullock, and his horns are like the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth: and they are the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they are the thousands of Manasseh.

1 Samuel 28:2
And David said to Achish, Surely thou shalt know what thy servant can do. And Achish said to David, Therefore will I make thee keeper of mine head for ever.

Judah

Genesis 49:10
The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

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Psalm 60
1. David, complaining to God of former judgment
4. now upon better hope, prays for deliverance
6. Comforting himself in God's promises, he craves that help whereon he trusts














Gilead is Mine
The phrase "Gilead is Mine" signifies God's sovereign claim over the region of Gilead, a fertile and strategically significant area east of the Jordan River. In Hebrew, "Gilead" (גִּלְעָד) can mean "heap of testimony" or "rocky region," reflecting its geographical features. Historically, Gilead was known for its balm, a valuable commodity in ancient times. God's declaration of ownership underscores His authority and the fulfillment of His promises to the tribes of Israel. It serves as a reminder of God's providence and His intimate involvement in the affairs of His people.

and Manasseh is Mine
"Manasseh is Mine" continues the theme of divine ownership and protection. Manasseh, one of Joseph's sons, was a significant tribe with territories on both sides of the Jordan. The name "Manasseh" (מְנַשֶּׁה) means "causing to forget," reflecting Joseph's journey from suffering to blessing. This phrase emphasizes God's faithfulness in preserving the inheritance of His people, ensuring that His promises to the patriarchs are realized. It also highlights the unity and completeness of God's dominion over Israel.

Ephraim is My helmet
The metaphor "Ephraim is My helmet" portrays Ephraim as a source of strength and protection. Ephraim, the younger son of Joseph, became a dominant tribe in the northern kingdom of Israel. The Hebrew word for "helmet" (מָעוֹז) suggests a stronghold or defense. This imagery indicates that Ephraim plays a crucial role in God's plan, serving as a protector and leader among the tribes. It reflects the tribe's historical significance and military prowess, as well as God's empowerment and guidance.

Judah is My scepter
"Judah is My scepter" symbolizes authority and kingship. The scepter (שֵׁבֶט) is a staff or rod representing rule and governance. Judah, from which the Davidic line and ultimately Jesus Christ descended, is depicted as the tribe through which God's sovereign rule is exercised. This phrase points to the messianic promise and the fulfillment of God's covenant with David. It underscores the centrality of Judah in God's redemptive plan and the assurance of His righteous reign through the lineage of David.

(7) Gilead and Manasseh on the east of Jordan, and Ephraim and Judah on the west, are employed to denote the whole dominion.

Strength of mine head . . .--i.e., the helmet, or possibly with reminiscence of the patriarchal blessing on Joseph, Deuteronomy 33:17.

Lawgiver.--In Hebrew a participle of verb meaning to cut or engrave, and is applied as here to the lawmaker (comp. Deuteronomy 33:21), or to the staff or sceptre which was the emblem of law, Genesis 49:10, Numbers 21:18. The LXX. and Vulg. have "my king."

Verse 7. - Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine. Gilead was an old name for the territory beyond the Jordan (Genesis 37:25), especially the more northern portion of it. Manasseh had a portion of this territory assigned to him (Numbers 32:39-42; Joshua 17:1). But Manasseh had also a large inheritance on the western side of Jordan (Joshua 17:7-11). It is not quite clear whether both the divisions of Manasseh, or the eastern one only, is here intended. Ephraim also is the strength of mine head. Ephraim was the most important of the tribes next to Judah, and held the central position in the western region, forming the main strength of the northern kingdom after the separation under Jeroboam (see 1 Kings 12:25; and comp. Isaiah 7:2, 5, 9, 17; Isaiah 9:21; Hosea 4:17; Hosea 5:7-14; Hosea 6:4-10, etc.). Judah is my lawgiver (comp. Genesis 49:10; Numbers 21:17); i.e. "my ruling tribe" - the tribe to which I have committed the government of my people" (see 1 Samuel 16:1; 2 Samuel 2:4; 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Psalm 78:68).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Gilead is Mine,
גִלְעָ֨ד ׀ (ḡil·‘āḏ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1568: Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites

and Manasseh is Mine;
מְנַשֶּׁ֗ה (mə·naš·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4519: Manasseh -- 'causing to forget', a son of Joseph, also a king of Judah, also two Israelites

Ephraim
וְ֭אֶפְרַיִם (wə·’ep̄·ra·yim)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 669: Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory

is My helmet
מָע֣וֹז (mā·‘ō·wz)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4581: A place or means of safety, protection

[and] Judah
יְ֝הוּדָ֗ה (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

is My scepter.
מְחֹֽקְקִי׃ (mə·ḥō·qə·qî)
Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 2710: To hack, engrave, to enact, prescribe


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