Psalms 78:67

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

He rejected the tent of Joseph and refused the tribe of Ephraim.

American Standard Version (1901)

Moreover he refused the tent of Joseph, And chose not the tribe of Ephraim,

Bible in Basic English

And he put the tent of Joseph on one side, and took not the tribe of Ephraim;

Free Bible Version

He rejected the descendants of Joseph, and did not choose the tribe of Ephraim.

Geneva Bible 1599

Yet he refused the tabernacle of Ioseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim:

King James (Authorized) Version

Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim:

One Unity Resource Bible

Moreover he rejected the tent of Joseph [May he add], and didn’t choose the tribe of Ephraim [Fruit],

Translation for Translators

But he did not set up his tent where the people of the tribe of Ephraim lived; he did not choose their area to do that.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He rejected the tent of Joseph, and he did not chose the tribe of Ephraim.

Noah Webster Bible

Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim:

World English Bible

Moreover he rejected the tent of Joseph, and didn’t choose the tribe of Ephraim,

Young's Literal Translation

And He kicketh against the tent of Joseph, And on the tribe of Ephraim hath not fixed.

Context

I Will Open My Mouth in Parables

⁶⁶He beat back His foes; He put them to everlasting shame. ⁶⁷He rejected the tent of Joseph and refused the tribe of Ephraim. ⁶⁸But He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved.

Summary

This verse highlights God's choice of the tribe of Judah to lead His people, symbolized by the selection of David as king. It emphasizes God's sovereignty in selecting leaders and fulfilling His divine plan through specific individuals. The verse underscores the importance of obedience and faithfulness in leadership, as David's lineage ultimately leads to the birth of Jesus Christ, the ultimate King and Savior. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises and guiding His people throughout history.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

tabernacle of Joseph--or, "home," or, "tribe," to which-- tribe of Ephraim--is parallel (compare Rev 7:8). Its pre-eminence was, like Saul's, only permitted. Judah had been the choice (Gen 49:10).