New International Version God has spoken from his sanctuary: “In triumph I will parcel out Shechem and measure off the Valley of Sukkoth. New Living Translation God has promised this by his holiness: “I will divide up Shechem with joy. I will measure out the valley of Succoth. English Standard Version God has spoken in his holiness: “With exultation I will divide up Shechem and portion out the Vale of Succoth. Berean Standard Bible God has spoken from His sanctuary: “I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem and apportion the Valley of Succoth. Berean Literal Bible God has spoken in His holiness: “I will rejoice; I will divide Shechem, and I will measure out the Valley of Succoth. King James Bible God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth. New King James Version God has spoken in His holiness: “I will rejoice; I will divide Shechem And measure out the Valley of Succoth. New American Standard Bible God has spoken in His holiness: “I will triumph, I will divide up Shechem, and measure out the Valley of Succoth. NASB 1995 God has spoken in His holiness: “I will exult, I will portion out Shechem and measure out the valley of Succoth. NASB 1977 God has spoken in His holiness: “I will exult, I will portion out Shechem and measure out the valley of Succoth. Legacy Standard Bible God has spoken in His holiness: “I will exult, I will portion out Shechem and measure out the valley of Succoth. Amplified Bible God has spoken in His holiness [in His promises]: “I will rejoice, I will divide [the land of] Shechem and measure out the Valley of Succoth [west to east]. Berean Annotated Bible God {Elohim} has spoken from His sanctuary (in His holiness): “I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem (shoulder) and apportion the Valley of Succoth (booths). Christian Standard Bible God has spoken in his sanctuary: “I will celebrate! I will divide up Shechem. I will apportion the Valley of Succoth. Holman Christian Standard Bible God has spoken in His sanctuary:” I will triumph! I will divide up Shechem. I will apportion the Valley of Succoth. American Standard Version God hath spoken in his holiness: I will exult; I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth. Contemporary English Version Our God, you solemnly promised, "I would gladly divide up the city of Shechem and give away Succoth Valley piece by piece. English Revised Version God hath spoken in his holiness; I will exult: I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth. GOD'S WORD® Translation God has promised the following through his holiness: "I will triumph! I will divide Shechem. I will measure the valley of Succoth. Good News Translation From his sanctuary God has said, "In triumph I will divide Shechem and distribute Sukkoth Valley to my people. International Standard Version Then God spoke in his holiness, "I will rejoice— I will divide Shechem; I will portion out the Succoth Valley. NET Bible God has spoken in his sanctuary: "I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem; the Valley of Succoth I will measure off. New Heart English Bible God has spoken from his sanctuary: "I will triumph. I will divide Shechem, and measure out the Valley of Succoth. Webster's Bible Translation God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and measure out the valley of Succoth. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleGod has spoken from His sanctuary: “I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem and apportion the Valley of Succoth. World English Bible God has spoken from his sanctuary: “I will triumph. I will divide Shechem, and measure out the valley of Succoth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGod has spoken in His holiness: I exult—I apportion Shechem, "" And I measure the Valley of Succoth, Berean Literal Bible God has spoken in His holiness: “I will rejoice; I will divide Shechem, and I will measure out the Valley of Succoth. Young's Literal Translation God hath spoken in His holiness: I exult -- I apportion Shechem, And the valley of Succoth I measure, Smith's Literal Translation God spake in his holy place; I will rejoice, I will divide the shoulder, and I will measure the valley of booths. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGod hath spoken in his holy place: I will rejoice, and I will divide Sichem; and will mete out the vale of tabernacles. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible In the sanctuary God promised: “I will exult, will apportion Shechem; the valley of Succoth I will measure out. New Revised Standard Version God has promised in his sanctuary: “With exultation I will divide up Shechem, and portion out the Vale of Succoth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleGod has spoken in his holiness: I will be strong, I will divide Shechem and mete out the valley of Succoth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated God has spoken in his Holiness: "I shall be strong; I shall divide Shechem and I shall measure the valley of Succoth.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917God spoke in His holiness, that I would exult; That I would divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth. Brenton Septuagint Translation God has spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, and divide Sicima, and measure out the valley of tents. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Victory Through God…5Respond and save us with Your right hand, that Your beloved may be delivered. 6God has spoken from His sanctuary: “I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem and apportion the Valley of Succoth. 7Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim is My helmet, Judah is My scepter.… Cross References God has spoken from His sanctuary: Psalm 68:35 O God, You are awesome in Your sanctuary; the God of Israel Himself gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God! Psalm 20:2 May He send you help from the sanctuary and sustain you from Zion. Micah 1:2 Hear, O peoples, all of you; listen, O earth, and everyone in it! May the Lord GOD bear witness against you, the Lord from His holy temple. “I will triumph! Exodus 15:1 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. The horse and rider He has thrown into the sea. Colossians 2:15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. Psalm 118:15-16 Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor! / The right hand of the LORD is exalted! The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!” I will parcel out Shechem Joshua 21:21 they were given Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim (a city of refuge for the manslayer), Gezer, Joshua 24:32 And the bones of Joseph, which the Israelites had brought up out of Egypt, were buried at Shechem in the plot of land that Jacob had purchased from the sons of Hamor, Shechem’s father, for a hundred pieces of silver. So it became an inheritance for Joseph’s descendants. Genesis 33:18-19 After Jacob had come from Paddan-aram, he arrived safely at the city of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and he camped just outside the city. / And the plot of ground where he pitched his tent, he purchased from the sons of Hamor, Shechem’s father, for a hundred pieces of silver. and apportion the Valley of Succoth. Joshua 13:27 and in the valley, Beth-haram, Beth-nimrah, Succoth, and Zaphon, with the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon (the territory on the east side of the Jordan up to the edge of the Sea of Chinnereth). Genesis 33:17 but Jacob went on to Succoth, where he built a house for himself and shelters for his livestock; that is why the place was called Succoth. Judges 8:5-8 So Gideon said to the men of Succoth, “Please give my troops some bread, for they are exhausted, and I am still pursuing Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian.” / But the leaders of Succoth asked, “Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your possession, that we should give bread to your army?” / “Very well,” Gideon replied, “when the LORD has delivered Zebah and Zalmunna into my hand, I will tear your flesh with the thorns and briers of the wilderness!” … Genesis 49:10 The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. Numbers 24:17 I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth. 2 Samuel 7:12-16 And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. … Isaiah 9:6-7 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. Treasury of Scripture God has spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth. God Psalm 89:19,35 Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people… Psalm 108:7-13 God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth… Psalm 132:11 The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne. rejoice Psalm 56:4 In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. Psalm 119:162 I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil. 2 Samuel 7:18-20 Then went king David in, and sat before the LORD, and he said, Who am I, O Lord GOD? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto? … divide Joshua 1:6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. 2 Samuel 2:8,9 But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim; … 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh… Shechem Genesis 12:6 And Abram passed through the land unto the place of Sichem, unto the plain of Moreh. And the Canaanite was then in the land. Sichem Joshua 20:7 And they appointed Kedesh in Galilee in mount Naphtali, and Shechem in mount Ephraim, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, in the mountain of Judah. Joshua 24:1,32 And Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and called for the elders of Israel, and for their heads, and for their judges, and for their officers; and they presented themselves before God… valley Joshua 13:27 And in the valley, Betharam, and Bethnimrah, and Succoth, and Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, Jordan and his border, even unto the edge of the sea of Chinnereth on the other side Jordan eastward. Jump to Previous Divide Division Exult Exultation Glad Holiness Holy Measure Measured Mete Parcel Portion Rejoice Sanctuary Shechem Succoth Triumph Vale ValleyJump to Next Divide Division Exult Exultation Glad Holiness Holy Measure Measured Mete Parcel Portion Rejoice Sanctuary Shechem Succoth Triumph Vale ValleyPsalm 60 1. David, complaining to God of former judgment4. now upon better hope, prays for deliverance 6. Comforting himself in God's promises, he craves that help whereon he trusts God has spoken from His sanctuary: God’s declaration comes from His holy dwelling, the place of His presence and rule among His people. What follows carries the full authority of the covenant God who governs Israel and the nations. Psa 68:35 O God, You are awesome in Your sanctuary;… “I will triumph! God announces His certain victory over every enemy opposing His purposes. Israel’s security does not rest ultimately on military strength, but on the Lord’s power to save and establish His people. Exo 15:1 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD:… I will parcel out Shechem Shechem stood in the central hill country west of the Jordan and was closely tied to God’s covenant promises to Abraham and Israel’s later renewal of that covenant. God claims the right to assign this land because it belongs to Him. Jos 21:21 they were given Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim… and apportion the Valley of Succoth. Succoth lay east of the Jordan, near the Jabbok River, where Jacob settled after meeting Esau. By naming locations on both sides of the Jordan, God declares His authority over the whole land and His power to order Israel’s inheritance. Jos 13:27 and in the valley, Beth-haram, Beth-nimrah… Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe speaker in this verse, declaring His sovereign plans and authority. 2. Sanctuary Represents the holy place from which God speaks, symbolizing His divine authority and presence. 3. Shechem An ancient city in the central region of Canaan, significant in Israel's history as a place of covenant renewal. 4. Valley of Succoth A location east of the Jordan River, associated with Jacob's journey and settlement. 5. David The attributed author of this Psalm, who often sought God's guidance and celebrated His victories. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyGod declares His plans from His sanctuary, reminding us of His ultimate control over nations and history. We can trust in His divine authority and timing. Covenantal Promises The mention of Shechem and Succoth ties back to God's promises to the patriarchs. Believers are encouraged to remember and rely on God's faithfulness to His promises. Divine Victory The declaration "I will triumph" assures us of God's victory over all circumstances. We are called to live in the confidence of His triumph in our lives. Historical Context Understanding the historical and geographical context of Shechem and Succoth enriches our appreciation of God's ongoing work in history and His people's lives. Personal Application Reflect on areas in your life where you need to trust in God's sovereignty and promises. How can you align your actions with His declared victory? Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 60:6?2. How does God's declaration in Psalm 60:6 strengthen your faith in His promises? 3. What does "I will parcel out Shechem" reveal about God's sovereignty and plans? 4. How can Psalm 60:6 inspire confidence in God's control over current world events? 5. Connect Psalm 60:6 to another scripture emphasizing God's authority over nations. 6. How can you apply the assurance of God's promises in Psalm 60:6 today? 7. What does Psalm 60:6 reveal about God's promise to His people? 8. How does Psalm 60:6 reflect God's sovereignty over nations? 9. What historical context is essential to understanding Psalm 60:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 60? (6) In his holiness . . .--The LXX. and Vulg. have "in his sanctuary" which suits the utterance of an oracle. I will rejoice . . .--Rather, I will raise a shout of triumph. I will divide Shechem . . .--Rather, I may divide, &c, implying unquestioned right of ownership. Shechem and Succoth appear to be named as a rude indication of the whole breadth of the country, from west to east. The fact that Dr. Robinson and Vandervelde have identified one Succoth on the right bank of Jordan, does not at all weaken the evidence for the existence of another on the east of that river. See Genesis 33:17; Judges 8:5 seq.; Joshua 13:17 (where ?mek is used for valley, as here). Verses 6-8. - Appeal is next made in God's promises. Some suppose that a Divine oracle had been recently given to David himself, and that he here records the words of it. But, in that case, it is difficult to account for the despondent tone of vers. 1-4. Hengstenberg's explanation seems preferable, that David now encourages himself by a "reference to the general aspect of the assurances given in the Pentateuch in regard to the possession of the land of Canaan in its widest extent, and to victory over hostile neighbours," and that he has his eye especially on the blessing of Jacob (Genesis 49) and the blessing of Moses (Deuteronomy 33). If these assurances are to be depended on, Israel cannot now be about to succumb to Edom. Verse 6. - God hath spoken in his holiness; or, promised by his holiness (comp. Psalm 89:35). As God is holy, he cannot falsify his promises. I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth; i.e. I will distribute Canaan among my people - both the western region, of which Shechem was the chief town (1 Kings 12:25), and the eastern, which contained "the valley of Succoth" (Genesis 33:17). God, having assigned the whole laud to his people (Genesis 13:14, 15), "meted it out" through Joshua, his servant, and gave to each tribe its inheritance. Psalm 60:6 records God’s own voice assuring David—and every believer—that from His holy throne He guarantees victory and retains absolute rights over the land He promised. His triumph is settled, His allocation of territory precise, and His covenant purposes unstoppable. When God speaks from His sanctuary, His people can face every battle confident that He holds both the victory and the map.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Godאֱלֹהִ֤ים ׀ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative has spoken דִּבֶּ֥ר (dib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue from His sanctuary: בְּקָדְשׁ֗וֹ (bə·qā·ḏə·šōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity “I will triumph! אֶ֫עְלֹ֥זָה (’e‘·lō·zāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 5937: To jump for, joy, exult I will parcel out אֲחַלְּקָ֥ה (’ă·ḥal·lə·qāh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 2505: To be smooth, to apportion, separate Shechem שְׁכֶ֑ם (šə·ḵem) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7927: Shechem -- 'ridge', a district in Northern Palestine, also a son of Hamor and apportion אֲמַדֵּֽד׃ (’ă·mad·dêḏ) Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular Strong's 4058: To stretch, to measure, to be extended the Valley וְעֵ֖מֶק (wə·‘ê·meq) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6010: A vale of Succoth. סֻכּ֣וֹת (suk·kō·wṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5523: Succoth -- a city East of the Jordan, also a place in Egypt Additonal Resources Psalm 60:6 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 60:6 Bible Gateway Psalm 60:6 Bible.com Psalm 60:6 NIV |
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