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A Shift in Sacred Space
Commentators explain that this verse describes a literal and symbolic shift. God sovereignly moved the authorized center of worship from Shiloh, in the territory of Ephraim (a son of Joseph), to a new location in the territory of Judah. This was a transfer of spiritual preeminence from one tribe to another.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:67
18th Century
Theologian
Moreover, he refused the tabernacle of Joseph – as a place where his worship should be celebrated. This is the completion of the statement…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 78:65–69
19th Century
Preacher
You see that we are getting into clear water now; it was all broken water, storm and hurricane, while we heard of what Israel did; but when we come…
John Calvin
On Psalms 78:67
16th Century
Theologian
And he rejected the tabernacle of Joseph. Some believe that the word enemies in verse 66 applies to the Israelites. They connect …
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John Gill
On Psalms 78:67
17th Century
Pastor
Moreover, he refused the tabernacle of Joseph
That is, the tabernacle of Moses, which had been for a long time at Sh…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 78:56–72
17th Century
Minister
After the Israelites were settled in Canaan, their children were like their fathers. God gave them his testimonies, but they turned back. Presumptu…