Verse

Psalm 68:15

ESV O mountain of God, mountain of Bashan; O many-peaked mountain, mountain of Bashan!
NIV Mount Bashan, majestic mountain, Mount Bashan, rugged mountain,
NASB The mountain of Bashan is a mountain of God; The mountain of Bashan is a mountain of many peaks.
CSB Mount Bashan is God’s towering mountain; Mount Bashan is a mountain of many peaks.
NLT The mountains of Bashan are majestic, with many peaks stretching high into the sky.
KJV The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan; an high hill as the hill of Bashan.
NKJV A mountain of God is the mountain of Bashan; A mountain of many peaks is the mountain of Bashan.

What does Psalm 68:15 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 68, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 68:7–18 reflects on God's gracious, powerful victories on behalf of Israel. This includes their time in the wilderness as well as their early conquest of the Promised Land. At Sinai, the Lord had established a covenant with Israel. David later took the ark of the covenant to Mount Zion. This symbolized God's choice to "move" His presence to Jerusalem, in defiance of earthly enemies such as Og at Bashan (Numbers 21:33–35).
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Chapter Summary
Prior psalms (Psalm 66—67) explored the idea of the Lord God of Israel being worshipped by the entire world, including the Gentile nations. Psalm 68 includes that idea, as well as a celebration of God's prior victories on Israel's behalf. The song uses dramatic imagery to praise God's power and grandeur. Mount Zion—the location of Jerusalem—is where the Lord chooses for His seat of power. The entire world should honor this; one day, the whole earth will do just that.
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