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There is little Benjamin, their ruler, The princes of Judah, their council, The princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali.

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A Picture of National Unity

Commentators explain this verse describes a grand procession with tribes representing the entire nation. Benjamin and Judah from the south, along with Zebulun and Naphtali from the north, show a unified Israel. This imagery emphasizes the importance of all of God's people, from every background, coming together in worship.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 68:27

18th Century

Theologian

There is little Benjamin - In that solemn procession. That is, the tribe of Benjamin is “represented” there; or, there are in the procession…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 68:27

19th Century

Bishop

There is ... —The procession is apparently a representative one, and the conjecture is probable which attributes the selection of …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 68:23–35

19th Century

Preacher

The Psalm ends with an ascription of praise to God. So let our reading end, and our worship, and our lives: Blessed be God.

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 68:27

17th Century

Pastor

There [is] little Benjamin, [with] their ruler; Or who is "their ruler"F25; that is, in the congregations or c…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 68:22–28

17th Century

Minister

The victories with which God blessed David over the enemies of Israel are types of Christ's victory, for Himself and for all believers. Those who t…