Psalms 78:60
Psalms 78:60 in Multiple Translations
He abandoned the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent He had pitched among men.
So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent which he placed among men;
So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh, The tent which he placed among men;
So that he went away from the holy place in Shiloh, the tent which he had put among men;
He abandoned his place at Shiloh, the Tabernacle where he lived among the people.
So that hee forsooke the habitation of Shilo, euen the Tabernacle where hee dwelt among men,
And He leaveth the tabernacle of Shiloh, The tent He had placed among men,
so that he abandoned the tent of Shiloh, the tent which he placed among men,
So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent which he placed among men;
He no longer appeared to them at Shiloh in the tent where he had lived among them.
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Psalms 78:60 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ֭/יִּטֹּשׁ
מִשְׁכַּ֣ן
שִׁל֑וֹ
אֹ֝֗הֶל
שִׁכֵּ֥ן
בָּ/אָדָֽם
וַ֭/יִּטֹּשׁ
nâṭash
H5203
to leave
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מִשְׁכַּ֣ן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
N-ms
שִׁל֑וֹ
Shîylôh
H7887
Shiloh
N-proper
אֹ֝֗הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
tent
N-ms
שִׁכֵּ֥ן
shâkan
H7931
to dwell
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
בָּ/אָדָֽם
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 78:60
וַ֭/יִּטֹּשׁ
nâṭash
H5203
"to leave"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To leave or forsake something, like God forsaking his people in the book of Isaiah. It can also mean to permit or let something happen. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's relationship with his people.
Definition: 1) to leave, permit, forsake, cast off or away, reject, suffer, join, spread out or abroad, be loosed, cease, abandon, quit, hang loose, cast down, make a raid, lie fallow, let fall, forgo, draw 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to leave, let alone, lie fallow, entrust to 1a2) to forsake, abandon 1a3) to permit 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be forsaken 1b2) to be loosened, be loose 1b3) to be let go, spread abroad 1c) (Pual) to be abandoned, be deserted
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: cast off, drawn, let fall, forsake, join (battle), leave (off), lie still, loose, spread (self) abroad, stretch out, suffer. See also: Genesis 31:28; Psalms 78:60; Psalms 27:9.
מִשְׁכַּ֣ן
mishkân
H4908
"tabernacle"
N-ms
The tabernacle was a special tent where God met with the Israelites, as described in Exodus and Leviticus. It was a portable place of worship, like a dwelling place for God. The Israelites carried it with them.
Definition: 1) dwelling place, tabernacle 1a) dwelling-place 1b) dwellings Aramaic equivalent: mish.kan (מִשְׁכַּן "habitation" H4907)
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle, tent. See also: Exodus 25:9; Numbers 3:23; Psalms 26:8.
שִׁל֑וֹ
Shîylôh
H7887
"Shiloh"
N-proper
Shiloh means place of rest, a city where the Ark of the Covenant and Tabernacle were kept, and where Samuel grew up. It is mentioned in the Bible as a significant location in Ephraim. The city was a temporary home for the Israelites.
Definition: Shiloh = "place of rest" a city in Ephraim and temporary home of the Ark of the Covenant and the Tabernacle, the place where Samuel grew up Also named: shi.lo.ni (שִׁילֹנִי "Shilonite" H7888)
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: Shiloh. See also: Joshua 18:1; 1 Samuel 2:14; Psalms 78:60.
אֹ֝֗הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
שִׁכֵּ֥ן
shâkan
H7931
"to dwell"
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to live or stay in a place, like when God dwells among his people. It appears in books like Exodus and Psalms, describing God's presence. It's about making a home or resting place.
Definition: 1) to settle down, abide, dwell, tabernacle, reside 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to settle down to abide 1a2) to abide, dwell, reside 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make settle down, establish 1b2) to make or cause to dwell 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to lay, place, set, establish, settle, fix 1c2) to cause to dwell or abide Aramaic equivalent: she.khan (שְׁכֵן "to dwell" H7932)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: abide, continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-er), have habitation, inhabit, lay, place, (cause to) remain, rest, set (up). See also: Genesis 3:24; Psalms 55:7; Psalms 7:6.
בָּ/אָדָֽם
ʼâdâm
H120
"the man (Adam)"
Prep | N-ms
Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being
Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 78:60
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- Psalms 78:60 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 78:60
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 78:60
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 78:60
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 78:60
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 78:60
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 78:60
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 78:60
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 78:60
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 78:60
- Sermons on Psalms 78:60
Context — I Will Open My Mouth in Parables
58They enraged Him with their high places and provoked His jealousy with their idols.
59On hearing it, God was furious and rejected Israel completely.
60He abandoned the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent He had pitched among men.
61He delivered His strength to captivity, and His splendor to the hand of the adversary. 62He surrendered His people to the sword because He was enraged by His heritage.Cross References
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| 1 | Joshua 18:1 | Then the whole congregation of Israel assembled at Shiloh and set up the Tent of Meeting there. And though the land was subdued before them, |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 4:4–11 | So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God. When the ark of the covenant of the LORD entered the camp, all the Israelites raised such a great shout that it shook the ground. On hearing the noise of the shout, the Philistines asked, “What is this loud shouting in the camp of the Hebrews?” And when they realized that the ark of the LORD had entered the camp, the Philistines were afraid. “The gods have entered their camp!” they said. “Woe to us, for nothing like this has happened before. Woe to us! Who will deliver us from the hand of these mighty gods? These are the gods who struck the Egyptians with all kinds of plagues in the wilderness. Take courage and be men, O Philistines! Otherwise, you will serve the Hebrews just as they served you. Now be men and fight!” So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated, and each man fled to his tent. The slaughter was very great—thirty thousand foot soldiers of Israel fell. The ark of God was captured, and Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, died. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 26:6–9 | then I will make this house like Shiloh, and I will make this city an object of cursing among all the nations of the earth.’” Now the priests and prophets and all the people heard Jeremiah speaking these words in the house of the LORD, and as soon as he had finished telling all the people everything the LORD had commanded him to say, the priests and prophets and all the people seized him, shouting, “You must surely die! How dare you prophesy in the name of the LORD that this house will become like Shiloh and this city will be desolate and deserted!” And all the people assembled against Jeremiah in the house of the LORD. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 1:3 | Year after year Elkanah would go up from his city to worship and sacrifice to the LORD of Hosts at Shiloh, where Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were priests to the LORD. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 7:12–14 | But go now to the place in Shiloh where I first made a dwelling for My Name, and see what I did to it because of the wickedness of My people Israel. And now, because you have done all these things, declares the LORD, and because I have spoken to you again and again but you would not listen, and I have called to you but you would not answer, therefore what I did to Shiloh I will now do to the house that bears My Name, the house in which you trust, the place that I gave to you and your fathers. |
Psalms 78:60 Summary
This verse tells us that God abandoned the tabernacle of Shiloh, a special tent where He met with His people, because they had disobeyed Him and worshipped idols instead (as seen in Psalms 78:58). This shows that God takes our actions seriously and will not tolerate sin in our lives (see also Deuteronomy 29:20-21). When we reject God, He may withdraw His presence from us, just like He did from the Israelites. We must remain faithful to God and obey His commands, just as He instructs us in Jeremiah 7:23, to avoid facing the same consequences.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the tabernacle of Shiloh in this verse?
The tabernacle of Shiloh was a place of worship and a symbol of God's presence among the Israelites, as seen in Joshua 18:1 and 1 Samuel 1:3, and its abandonment by God signifies His rejection of the people's sinful ways.
Why did God abandon the tabernacle of Shiloh?
God abandoned the tabernacle of Shiloh because the Israelites had provoked Him with their idolatry and high places, as stated in Psalms 78:58, which led to His fury and rejection of them, as seen in Psalms 78:59.
What does it mean that God 'pitched' the tent among men?
The phrase 'pitched among men' indicates that God had chosen to dwell among the Israelites, making His presence known and accessible to them, much like He did in Exodus 25:8 when He instructed Moses to build the tabernacle.
Is this event mentioned in other parts of the Bible?
Yes, the capture of Shiloh and the tabernacle is also mentioned in Jeremiah 7:12-14 and 26:6, where God warns the people of the consequences of their disobedience, and in Psalms 78:60, we see the fulfillment of that warning.
Reflection Questions
- What are the consequences of rejecting God's presence in our lives, and how can we ensure that we remain faithful to Him?
- In what ways can we, like the Israelites, provoke God's jealousy and fury, and how can we avoid such behaviors?
- How does God's abandonment of the tabernacle of Shiloh serve as a warning to us today, and what can we learn from this event?
- What does this verse reveal about God's character, and how can we apply that understanding to our relationship with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 78:60
So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh.... The tabernacle which Moses built in the wilderness by the command of the Lord, and according to the pattern showed him; and which, when the Israelites
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 78:60
Yet they tempted and provoked the most high God, and kept not his testimonies: -Israel's unfaithfulness in the time of the Judges caused God to forsake the tabernacle of Shiloh, and brought down other sore judgments. Verse 56.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 78:60
The tabernacle of Shiloh; which then was placed in Shiloh, from whence, as the Israelites fetched the ark, so God withdrew himself. Which he placed among men; whereby he insinuates both God’ s wonderful condescension and favour to such worthless and wretched creatures, and their stupendous folly and wickedness in despising and sinning away so glorious a privilege.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 78:60
Psalms 78:60 So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent [which] he placed among men;Ver. 60. So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh] Whither it had been brought from Gilgal, and where it had rested a long while, but was forsaken of God when once idolized, 1 Samuel 4:3-5 The tent which he placed among men.] Which was a very great condescension, Isaiah 66:1. Confer John 1:14 Proverbs 8:31.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 78:60
(60) Forsook.—The reference is of course to the disastrous defeat by the Philistines (1 Samuel 4). See especially Psalms 78:21 in connection with glory or ornament as applied here to the Ark. For strength in the same connection see Psalms 132:8.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 78:60
Verse 60. He forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh] The Lord, offended with the people, and principally with the priests, who had profaned his holy worship, gave up his ark into the hands of the Philistines. And so true it is that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh, that he never returned to it again. See 1 Samuel 6:1; 2 Samuel 6:2-17; 1Kg 8:1; where the several removals of the ark are spoken of, and which explain the remaining part of this Psalm. Because God suffered the Philistines to take the ark, it is said, Psalms 78:61: "He delivered his strength into captivity, and his glory into the enemy's hand;" and Psalms 78:67, that "he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim;" for Shiloh was in the tribe of Ephraim the son of Joseph; and God did not suffer his ark to return thither, but to go to Kirjath-jearim, which was in the tribe of Benjamin; from thence to the house of Obed-edom: and so to Zion in the tribe of Judah, as it follows, Psalms 78:68. The tabernacle which Moses had constructed in the wilderness remained at Shiloh even after the ark was taken by the Philistines and afterwards sent to Kirjath-jearim. From Shiloh it was transported to Nob; afterwards to Gibeon, apparently under the reign of Saul; and it was there at the commencement of Solomon's reign, for this prince went thither to offer sacrifices, 1Kg 3:4. From the time in which the temple was built, we know not what became of the tabernacle of Moses: it was probably laid up in some of the chambers of the temple. See Calmet.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 78:60
60. placed] Lit. caused to dwell. The use of this word here and in Joshua 18:1 (A.V. set up) was probably suggested by its frequent use with reference to the dwelling of God among His people. Cp. Jeremiah 7:12. On the position and history of Shiloh see note on 1 Samuel 1:3.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 78:60
So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh - The tabernacle or tent which had been erected at Shiloh.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 78:60
60. He forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh—Read the history, 1 Samuel 4. The tabernacle had been in Shiloh for three hundred years, from the time of Joshua. Joshua 18:1.
Sermons on Psalms 78:60
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Rev. 21:3. God's Tabernacle on Earth by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the profound significance of God's promise to dwell among humanity, as proclaimed in Revelation 21:3. He highlights the joy of heavenly beings at this ann |
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Prayer in Revival by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of humbling oneself before God and coming to Him with a sense of helplessness and surrender. He shares a story about receivin |
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The Walk of Faith - Part 6 by Larry Ainsworth | In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing his enjoyment of a recent float trip and expresses his excitement to share a study on a man who rejected the priesthood of God. He des |
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Amend Your Ways by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of giving God and our souls a chance to breathe by prioritizing spiritual matters over worldly distractions. He highlights ho |
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What Is the Spirit Doing by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on their life experiences and the perspective they have gained over the years. They emphasize the importance of memory as a valuable treasure a |
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Exposition on Psalm 78 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about the journey of the Israelites in the desert, highlighting their ungratefulness towards God despite His blessings and the consequences of their disobedi |