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Psalms 68:28-31

PSALM—NOTE ON Psalms 68:28 The defeat of the Gentile enemies (here described as fierce wild animals) is a good thing. Their greedy and bloody intentions (v. Psalms 68:30) are stopped. As a result of their defeat, they and others will come to worship the true God (vv. Psalms 68:29, Psalms 68:31). kings shall bear gifts to you. These are Gentile kings. God’s presence in his temple at Jerusalem will draw Gentiles to the light (see 1 Kings 8:41; Isaiah 2:1). See notes on Ps. 67:4–5; Isaiah 2:1.

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  • ETCBC data on Hebrew bible

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