Psalms 60:9
Psalms 60:9 in Multiple Translations
Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?
Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?
Who will bring me into the strong city? Who hath led me unto Edom?
Who will take me into the strong town? who will be my guide into Edom?
Who will bring me into the fortified city? Who will lead me into Edom?
Who will leade me into the strong citie? who will bring me vnto Edom?
Who doth bring me [to] a city of bulwarks? Who hath led me unto Edom?
Who will bring me into the strong city? Who has led me to Edom?
Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?
So will I sing a psalm to thy name for ever and ever: that I may pay my vows from day to day.
Because I want to defeat the people of Edom, ◄who will lead my army triumphantly to their capital city that has strong walls around it?/I want someone to lead my army triumphantly to their capital city that has strong walls around it.►” [RHQ]
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 60:9
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Psalms 60:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לִ֤/י
גִלְעָ֨ד
וְ/לִ֬/י
מְנַשֶּׁ֗ה
וְ֭/אֶפְרַיִם
מָע֣וֹז
רֹאשִׁ֑/י
יְ֝הוּדָ֗ה
מְחֹֽקְקִ/י
לִ֤/י
Prep | Suff
גִלְעָ֨ד
Gilʻâd
H1568
Gilead
N-proper
וְ/לִ֬/י
Conj | Prep | Suff
מְנַשֶּׁ֗ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
Moses
N-proper
וְ֭/אֶפְרַיִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
Ephraim
Conj | N-proper
מָע֣וֹז
mâʻôwz
H4581
security
N-ms
רֹאשִׁ֑/י
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-ms | Suff
יְ֝הוּדָ֗ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
מְחֹֽקְקִ/י
châqaq
H2710
to decree
V-Piel | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 60:9
לִ֤/י
""
Prep | Suff
גִלְעָ֨ד
Gilʻâd
H1568
"Gilead"
N-proper
Gilead refers to a mountainous region east of the Jordan River, also the name of three Israelites. It means 'rocky region' and is sometimes called 'Mount Gilead'.
Definition: Gilead = "rocky region" a mountainous region bounded on the west by the Jordan, on the north by Bashan, on the east by the Arabian plateau, and on the south by Moab and Ammon; sometimes called 'Mount Gilead' or the 'land of Gilead' or just 'Gilead'. Divided into north and south Gilead
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: Gilead, Gileadite. See also: Genesis 31:21; 1 Samuel 11:9; Psalms 60:9.
וְ/לִ֬/י
""
Conj | Prep | Suff
מְנַשֶּׁ֗ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
"Moses"
N-proper
Manasseh was a grandson of Jacob and the ancestor of a large tribe in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis 41:51 and throughout the book of Numbers.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) Another name of mo.sheh (מֹשֶׁה "Moses" H4872) § Manasseh = "causing to forget" 1) the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh 1a) the tribe descended from Manasseh 1b) the territory occupied by the tribe of Manasseh 2) son of king Hezekiah of Judah and himself king of Judah; he was the immediate and direct cause for the exile 3) a descendant of Pahath-moab who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) a descendant of Hashum who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Manasseh. See also: Genesis 41:51; Joshua 22:21; Psalms 60:9.
וְ֭/אֶפְרַיִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
"Ephraim"
Conj | N-proper
Ephraim means doubly fruitful, referring to Joseph's son and the tribe that descended from him. The tribe of Ephraim was a significant part of Israel's history. Ephraim is also the name of a region in the Bible.
Definition: Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful" the country of the tribe of Ephraim Also named: Ephraim (Ἐφραίμ "Ephraim" G2187)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Ephraim, Ephraimites. See also: Genesis 41:52; 1 Chronicles 27:20; Psalms 60:9.
מָע֣וֹז
mâʻôwz
H4581
"security"
N-ms
A fortified place or stronghold, like a rock or harbor, providing safety and protection, is what this Hebrew word represents.
Definition: 1) place or means of safety, protection, refuge, stronghold 1a) place of safety, fastness, harbour, stronghold 1b) refuge (of God) (fig.) 1c) human protection (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: force, fort(-ress), rock, strength(-en), ([idiom] most) strong (hold). See also: Judges 6:26; Isaiah 23:14; Psalms 27:1.
רֹאשִׁ֑/י
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
יְ֝הוּדָ֗ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
מְחֹֽקְקִ/י
châqaq
H2710
"to decree"
V-Piel | Suff
This Hebrew word means to decree or enact a law, like writing it in stone. It appears in Judges 5:14, where it talks about being a scribe. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's laws and decrees.
Definition: 1) to cut out, decree, inscribe, set, engrave, portray, govern 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut in 1a2) to cut in or on, cut upon, engrave, inscribe 1a3) to trace, mark out 1a4) to engrave, inscribe (of a law) 1b) (Poel) 1b1) to inscribe, enact, decree 1b2) one who decrees, lawgiver (participle) 1c) (Pual) something decreed, the law (participle) 1d) (Hophal) to be inscribed
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: appoint, decree, governor, grave, lawgiver, note, pourtray, print, set. See also: Genesis 49:10; Proverbs 8:27; Psalms 60:9.
Study Notes — Psalms 60:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 60:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 60:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 60:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 60:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 60:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 60:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 60:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 60:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 60:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 60:9
- Sermons on Psalms 60:9
Context — Victory with God
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.”
9Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?
10Have You not rejected us, O God? Will You no longer march out, O God, with our armies? 11Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless.Cross References
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 12:26–31 | Meanwhile, Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured the royal fortress. Then Joab sent messengers to David to say, “I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the water supply of the city. Now, therefore, assemble the rest of the troops, lay siege to the city, and capture it. Otherwise I will capture the city, and it will be named after me.” So David assembled all the troops and went to Rabbah; and he fought against it and captured it. Then he took the crown from the head of their king. It weighed a talent of gold and was set with precious stones, and it was placed on David’s head. And David took a great amount of plunder from the city. David brought out the people who were there and put them to work with saws, iron picks, and axes, and he made them work at the brick kilns. He did the same to all the Ammonite cities. Then David and all his troops returned to Jerusalem. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 11:1 | In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, David sent out Joab and his servants with the whole army of Israel. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah, but David remained in Jerusalem. |
| 3 | Judges 1:12 | And Caleb said, “To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.” |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 11:17–19 | David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” So the Three broke through the Philistine camp, drew water from the well at the gate of Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out to the LORD, saying, “Far be it from me, my God, to do this! How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?” Because they had brought it at the risk of their lives, David refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 11:6 | Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief. |
| 6 | Judges 1:24–25 | and when the spies saw a man coming out of the city, they said to him, “Please show us how to get into the city, and we will treat you kindly.” So the man showed them the entrance to the city, and they put the city to the sword but released that man and all his family. |
Psalms 60:9 Summary
This verse is a cry for help from the psalmist, who is asking God to lead him to victory over the nation of Edom. He's saying, 'God, I know you're powerful and can help me, but I need you to show up and lead me to this place of victory.' This is similar to how God led the Israelites to victory in the book of Joshua (Joshua 1:1-9), and how He promises to be with us always, as seen in Matthew 28:20. The psalmist is trusting in God's power and sovereignty, even when things seem uncertain, and we can do the same, just like in Psalms 23:4 where it says 'even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me'.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fortified city in Psalms 60:9?
The fortified city in Psalms 60:9 is likely a reference to the strongholds of Edom, which was a nation that often opposed Israel, as seen in 2 Chronicles 28:17 and Ezekiel 25:12-14.
Why is the psalmist asking to be brought to Edom?
The psalmist is asking to be brought to Edom because he wants to claim victory over this nation, just as God had given him victory over other nations, as seen in Psalms 60:8 where God says 'upon Edom I toss My sandal'.
Is this verse a prayer or a statement?
This verse appears to be a rhetorical question, expressing the psalmist's desire for God to lead him to victory over Edom, similar to how God led him to victory in other battles, as seen in Exodus 15:6 and Deuteronomy 20:4.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context?
This verse is a cry for help and guidance from God, following the declaration of God's ownership and dominion over various nations in Psalms 60:7-8, and preceding a lament about God's apparent rejection of Israel in Psalms 60:10-11.
Reflection Questions
- What are the strongholds in my life that I need God to help me overcome, just like the fortified city of Edom?
- How can I trust God to lead me to victory, even in the face of opposition, just like the psalmist trusted God to lead him to Edom?
- What are some areas where I feel like God is distant or uninvolved, and how can I cry out to Him like the psalmist does in this verse?
- How can I balance my desire for God's help with the recognition that He is sovereign and in control, as seen in Psalms 60:7-8?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 60:9
Who will bring me [into] the strong city?.... Which some understand of Rabbah of the Ammonites, which Joab besieged, and sent to David to come and take it in person, 2 Samuel 12:26.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 60:9
Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom? -Anticipation of, and prayer for, success in the expedition against Edom. Verse 9. Who will bring me into the strong city?
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 60:9
Who will bring me? None can do it but God, as he declareth in the following verses. Into the strong city, i.e. the cities; the singular number for the plural, which is usual. Having beaten his enemies out of the field, and into their strong cities, from whence they hoped to renew the war, he desires God’ s assistance, whereby he may take their strong holds, and so secure himself from further attempts against him. Into Edom; which was a high and rocky country, , fortified by nature as well as by art, and therefore not to be invaded and subdued without a Divine hand.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 60:9
Psalms 60:9 Who will bring me [into] the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?Ver. 9. Who will bring me into the strong city?] Into Rabbah of the Ammonites, which at length he got, 2 Samuel 12:29-31, and now wisheth for. Kimchi readeth it in the perfect tense, Who has led me into the strong cities? who has brought me into Edom? Hast not thou, O God? &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 60:9
(9) Who will . . .—i.e., how can this ancient Divine oracle be fulfilled now in present circumstances? This is the poet’s question. He may be a king himself eager for triumph, or more probably Israel personified. (See the plural in Psalms 60:10-12.) Edom is the particular foe in view, and as the difficulties of the undertaking present themselves, misgivings arise and the assurance gained from the triumphs of olden time turns into prayer, half plaintive, half confident, that the Divine favour and power may be once more on the side of the chosen people. The strong city.—As in the Hebrew the article is wanting, any strongly fortified city might be intended, were it not for the parallelism. Here it must stand for Selah or Petra, the capital of Edom. For its impregnable position (see Note Obadiah 1:3). The question, “Who will lead me into Petra?” is explained by the fact that there are only two possible approaches to the city, each a long narrow tortuous defile, and that the place itself is so buried in its ravines that it cannot be seen from any spot in its neighbourhood far or near.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 60:9
Verse 9. Who will bring me into the strong city?] If this part of the Psalm, from the sixth to the twelfth verse, refer to the return of the captives from Babylon, as I think probable; then the strong city may mean either Petra, the capital of Idumea; Bozra, in Arabia, near the mountains of Gilead; Rabba, the capital of the Ammonites; or Tyre, according to the Chaldee, the capital of Phoenicia; or Jerusalem itself, which, although dismantled, had long been one of the strongest cities of the east. Or it may imply, Who shall give me the dominion over the countries already mentioned? who will lead me into Edom? who will give me the dominion over that people?
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 60:9
9–12. None but God can give help, and though for the moment He has abandoned His people, He will surely once more lead them to victory.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 60:9
Who will bring me into the strong city? - The strong city - the fenced, the fortified city - referred to here is doubtless the capital of Idumea.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 60:9
9. Strong city—That is, Selah, the rock, afterwards called Petra, the capital of Edom.
Sermons on Psalms 60:9
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Dating: God's Way by Joshua Harris | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of living differently in order to avoid negative consequences in relationships. He shares a story about a young boy who cheats |
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David's Cry for Mercy by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher begins by expressing gratitude for the trust and welcome of the congregation. He emphasizes the importance of risking everything for God, even if it me |
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Ancestors by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for guidance and nourishment in our spiritual lives. He compares humans to sheep, highlighting their dependence on a shepherd to lea |
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(2 Samuel) a Not-So-Sudden Fall by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the tragic events described in Second Samuel chapter 11. He emphasizes the importance of learning from God's word rather than from bitter ex |
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Crisis by George Verwer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the Christian life as a life of grace, not driven by the law or false guilt. He encourages believers to rest |
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David's Attempt to Cover His Sin Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the story of David's attempt to cover his sin after committing adultery with Bathsheba. He highlights the common human tendency to try |
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Restoring Broken Trust, Joseph & Mary by Michael Flowers | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the beginning of God's redemptive plan, which starts with a sex scandal involving Joseph and Mary. Joseph is troubled and disillusioned by Mar |