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Psalms 78:61-62

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78:61 He allowed the symbol of his strong presence to be captured; 1 

he gave the symbol of his splendor 2  into the hand of the enemy. 3 

78:62 He delivered his people over to the sword,

and was angry with his chosen nation. 4 

1 tn Heb “and he gave to captivity his strength.” The expression “his strength” refers metonymically to the ark of the covenant, which was housed in the tabernacle at Shiloh.

2 tn Heb “and his splendor into the hand of an enemy.” The expression “his splendor” also refers metonymically to the ark of the covenant.

3 sn Verses 60-61 refer to the Philistines’ capture of the ark in the days of Eli (1 Sam 4:1-11).

4 tn Heb “his inheritance.”



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