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Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine. Ephraim also is the defense of my head. Judah is my scepter.

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God's Complete Dominion

Commentators explain that by naming territories east (Gilead, Manasseh) and west (Ephraim, Judah) of the Jordan, God is declaring His total ownership and sovereign control over all His promised land. This is a powerful affirmation that every part of the kingdom belongs to Him and is secure under His rule.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 60:7

18th Century

Theologian

Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine - This means that My dominion or authority is extended over these regions: Gilead, Manasseh, E…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 60:7

19th Century

Bishop

Gilead and Manasseh on the east of Jordan, and Ephraim and Judah on the west, are employed to denote the whole dominion.

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 60:7

17th Century

Pastor

Gilead [is] mine
This is particularly mentioned, because over this Abner made Ishbosheth king, ([Reference 2 Samuel …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 60:6–12

17th Century

Minister

If Christ is ours, all things, one way or another, will be for our eternal good. The one who is a new creature in Christ may rejoice in all the pre…