Psalm 78:68
New International Version
but he chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which he loved.

New Living Translation
He chose instead the tribe of Judah, and Mount Zion, which he loved.

English Standard Version
but he chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which he loves.

Berean Standard Bible
But He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved.

King James Bible
But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.

New King James Version
But chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion which He loved.

New American Standard Bible
But chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved.

NASB 1995
But chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion which He loved.

NASB 1977
But chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion which He loved.

Legacy Standard Bible
But chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion which He loved.

Amplified Bible
But He chose the tribe of Judah [as Israel’s leader], Mount Zion, which He loved [to replace Shiloh as His capital].

Christian Standard Bible
He chose instead the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which he loved.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He chose instead the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved.

American Standard Version
But chose the tribe of Judah, The mount Zion which he loved.

Contemporary English Version
Instead he chose the tribe of Judah, and he chose Mount Zion, the place he loves.

English Revised Version
But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
but he chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion which he loved.

Good News Translation
Instead he chose the tribe of Judah and Mount Zion, which he dearly loves.

International Standard Version
But he chose the tribe of Judah, the mountain of Zion, which he loves.

Majority Standard Bible
But He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved.

NET Bible
He chose the tribe of Judah, and Mount Zion, which he loves.

New Heart English Bible
But chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion which he loved.

Webster's Bible Translation
But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.

World English Bible
But chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion which he loved.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He chooses the tribe of Judah, "" With Mount Zion that He loved,

Young's Literal Translation
And He chooseth the tribe of Judah, With mount Zion that He loved,

Smith's Literal Translation
And be will choose the tribe of Judah, mount Zion which he loved.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But he chose the tribe of Juda, mount Sion which he loved.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But he chose the tribe of Judah: mount Zion, which he loved.

New American Bible
God chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion which he loved.

New Revised Standard Version
but he chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which he loves.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But chose the tribe of Judah, mount Zion which he loved.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He has chosen the tribe of Yehuda, the mountain of Zion that he loved.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But chose the tribe of Judah, The mount Zion which He loved.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
but chose the tribe of Juda, the mount Sion which he loved.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
I Will Open My Mouth in Parables
67He rejected the tent of Joseph and refused the tribe of Ephraim. 68But He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved. 69He built His sanctuary like the heights, like the earth He has established forever.…

Cross References
1 Kings 11:13
Yet I will not tear the whole kingdom away from him. I will give one tribe to your son for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, which I have chosen.”

1 Kings 11:32
But one tribe will remain for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel.

1 Kings 12:21
And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon.

1 Kings 12:27
If these people go up to offer sacrifices in the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, their hearts will return to their lord, Rehoboam king of Judah; then they will kill me and return to Rehoboam king of Judah.”

1 Kings 12:28
After seeking advice, the king made two golden calves and said to the people, “Going up to Jerusalem is too much for you. Here, O Israel, are your gods, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.”

2 Chronicles 6:6
But now I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’

2 Chronicles 11:12
He also put shields and spears in all the cities and strengthened them greatly. So Judah and Benjamin belonged to him.

2 Chronicles 11:16
Those from every tribe of Israel who had set their hearts to seek the LORD their God followed the Levites to Jerusalem to sacrifice to the LORD, the God of their fathers.

2 Chronicles 13:8
And now you think you can resist the kingdom of the LORD, which is in the hands of David’s descendants. You are indeed a vast army, and you have with you the golden calves that Jeroboam made for you as gods.

Psalm 132:13
For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home:

Psalm 132:14
“This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home.

Isaiah 14:32
What answer will be given to the envoys of that nation? “The LORD has founded Zion, where His afflicted people will find refuge.”

Isaiah 37:32
For a remnant will go forth from Jerusalem, and survivors from Mount Zion. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Zechariah 1:17
Proclaim further that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘My cities will again overflow with prosperity; the LORD will again comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem.’”

Zechariah 2:12
And the LORD will take possession of Judah as His portion in the Holy Land, and He will once again choose Jerusalem.


Treasury of Scripture

But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.

chose

Genesis 49:8-10
Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children shall bow down before thee…

Ruth 4:17-22
And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David…

1 Samuel 16:1
And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.

mount

Psalm 87:2
The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

Psalm 132:12-14
If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore…

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Psalm 78
1. An exhortation both to learn and to preach, the law of God
9. The story of God's wrath against the incredulous and disobedient
67. The Israelites being rejected, God chose Judah, Zion, and David.














But He chose
The phrase "But He chose" signifies a divine selection, an intentional act of God's sovereign will. In Hebrew, the word for "chose" is "בָּחַר" (bachar), which implies a careful and deliberate choice. This reflects God's purposeful decision-making process, emphasizing His authority and wisdom. Historically, God's choice often defies human expectations, as seen in His selection of David, the youngest son of Jesse, from the tribe of Judah. This choice underscores the theme of divine election throughout Scripture, where God chooses not based on human merit but according to His divine purpose and love.

the tribe of Judah
The "tribe of Judah" holds significant importance in biblical history. Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, became the forefather of the tribe that would lead Israel. The Hebrew name "יְהוּדָה" (Yehudah) means "praise," reflecting the tribe's role in leading worship and praise to God. Judah's prominence is seen in its leadership role during the wilderness wanderings and its central position in the camp of Israel. Prophetically, Judah is the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, would come. This choice highlights God's unfolding plan of redemption through a specific lineage.

Mount Zion
"Mount Zion" is a term rich with theological and historical significance. In Hebrew, "צִיּוֹן" (Tziyon) originally referred to a specific hill in Jerusalem, the city of David. Over time, it became synonymous with the entire city and, symbolically, with the dwelling place of God among His people. Zion represents God's presence, His covenant faithfulness, and His ultimate plan for His people. Archaeologically, Mount Zion is a tangible reminder of the ancient city of Jerusalem, where significant biblical events unfolded. Spiritually, it points to the heavenly Jerusalem, the eternal city where God will dwell with His people forever.

which He loved
The phrase "which He loved" emphasizes God's deep affection and commitment to Mount Zion. The Hebrew word "אָהַב" (ahav) conveys a profound love that is both covenantal and enduring. This love is not based on the merit of the place or people but on God's gracious choice and promise. Scripturally, God's love for Zion is a recurring theme, symbolizing His unwavering commitment to His covenant people. This love is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who embodies God's love and establishes the new covenant through His sacrifice. The love for Zion reflects God's desire to dwell with His people and His plan to restore and redeem them through His chosen means.

Verse 68. - But chose the tribe of Judah. The choice was made when David was, by God's command, anointed to be king (1 Samuel 16:1-12). The Mount Zion which he loved (comp. Psalm 87:2, "The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob"). God, no doubt, inspired David with the thought of fixing his residence in "the stronghold of Zion" (2 Samuel 5:9), and of bringing up the ark of the covenant into it (2 Samuel 6:12-17). The presence of the ark determined the selection of Jerusalem for the site of the temple.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But He chose
וַ֭יִּבְחַר (way·yiḇ·ḥar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 977: To try, select

the tribe
שֵׁ֣בֶט (šê·ḇeṭ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe

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

Mount
הַ֥ר (har)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country

Zion,
צִ֝יּ֗וֹן (ṣî·yō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem

which
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

He loved.
אָהֵֽב׃ (’ā·hêḇ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 157: To have affection f


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