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Psalms 108:8 net — Gilead belongs to me, as does Manasseh! Ephraim is my helmet, Judah my royal scepter.

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"Gilead belongs to me, as does Manasseh! Ephraim is my helmet, Judah my royal scepter."

— Psalms 108:8, NET Bible

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Psalms 108 — Context

5

Rise up above the sky, O God! May your splendor cover the whole earth!

6

Deliver by your power and answer me, so that the ones you love may be safe.

7

God has spoken in his sanctuary:“I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem, the Valley of Succoth I will measure off.

8

Gilead belongs to me, as does Manasseh! Ephraim is my helmet, Judah my royal scepter.

9

Moab is my washbasin. I will make Edom serve me. I will shout in triumph over Philistia.”

10

Who will lead me into the fortified city? Who will bring me to Edom?

11

Have you not rejected us, O God? O God, you do not go into battle with our armies.

Psalms 108:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 108:8 say?
Psalms 108:8 in the NET Bible reads: “Gilead belongs to me, as does Manasseh! Ephraim is my helmet, Judah my royal scepter.”
Where is Psalms 108:8 in the Bible?
Psalms 108:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 108, verse 8.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 108:8.
What translation should I read Psalms 108:8 in?
Psalms 108:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 108:8?
Psalms 108:8 reads (NET): “Gilead belongs to me, as does Manasseh! Ephraim is my helmet, Judah my royal scepter.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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