Tuesday March 10th, 2026
Tehilliym (Psalms) 68 – Part 2
A song of praise to the ascended Elohiym Who brings yeshu’ah (salvation) to all nations.
To the chief Musician, A Psalm or Song of Da’vid.
Introduction:
Tehilliym (Psalms) 68 is a powerful victory psalm that proclaims Yahuah as the Mighty Warrior who rises to scatter His enemies and establish His righteous reign. It celebrates Yahuah’s presence among His people—from the wilderness journey to His dwelling place—showing Him as a defender of the fatherless, a judge of the oppressed, and the One who leads His redeemed in triumph. The psalm reveals a consistent scriptural theme: when Yahuah arises, chaos is driven back, justice is established, and His people are called to rejoice in His strength and salvation.
Tehilliym 68 (KJV-YS): Part 2
Verses 15-18:
Insights: The psalmist continues with praising Yahuah and His dwelling place as being better than the hills of Bashan and telling of His power over everything, even death, the grave and hell.
“15. The hill of Elohiym is as the hill of Bashan; an high hill as the hill of Bashan. 16. Why leap ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which Elohiym desireth to dwell in; yea, Yahuah will dwell in it for ever.
17. The chariots of Elohiym are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: Adonai is among them, as in Sinai, in the set-apart place. 18. Thou hast ascended on high, Thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that Yahuah Elohiym might dwell among them.”
Cross References:
v-15: “The hill of Elohiym is as the hill of Bashan; an high hill as the hill of Bashan.”
Yesha’yahu (Isaiah) 2:3-“And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of Yahuah, to the house of the Elohai of Ya’aqov; and He will teach us of His ways, and we will walk in His paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the Torah, and the Word of Yahuah from Yerushalayim.”
Ivriym (Hebrews) 12:22-23 – “But ye are come unto mount Tsion, and unto the city of the living Elohiym, the heavenly Yerushalayim, and to an innumerable company of angels, To the general assembly and called-out assembly of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to Elohiym the Judge of all, and to the ruachoth (spirits) of just men made perfect,”
Reflection: Bashan is a fertile region where the nephiliym (giant king Og) ruled with beautiful mountains and was a prized possession that kings wanted to own and the high mountains of it were places that idol worship occurred.
v-16: “Why leap ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which Elohiym desireth to dwell in; yea, Yahuah will dwell in it for ever.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 132:13-14 – “For Yahuah hath chosen Tsion; He hath desired it for His habitation. This is My rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.”
Yochanon (John) 4:21-24 – “Yahusha saith unto her, Woman, believe Me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Yerushalayim, worship the Father. Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for yeshu’ah (salvation) is of the Yahudiym. But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in ruach and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship Him. Elohiym is a Ruach: and they that worship Him must worship Him in ruach and in truth.”
Chazon (Revelation) 14:1– “And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the Mount Tsion, and with Him an hundred forty and four thousand, having His Father’s name written in their foreheads.”
Reflection: Father Yahuah desires to dwell in the true Tsion which is His set-apart place. The entire creation belongs to Him but His desire is to dwell in those that love Him in Truth and Ruach not in a physical building or mountain.
v-17: “The chariots of Elohiym are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: Adonai is among them, as in Sinai, in the set-apart place.”
Daniy’el (Daniel) 7:9-10 – “I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of His head like the pure wool: His throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire. A fiery stream issued and came forth from before Him: thousand thousands ministered unto Him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before Him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened. ”
Mattithyahu (Matthew) 26:53 – “Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He shall presently give Me more than twelve legions of angels?”
Reflection: Yahuah is always among us and has the power of war that we cannot comprehend. He will always defeat those who hate Him and His Son Yahusha Ha’Mashiach through their disobedience to all of His commandments.
v-18: “Thou hast ascended on high, Thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that Yahuah Elohiym might dwell among them.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 110:1-2 – “Yahuah said unto my Adonai, Sit Thou at My right hand, until I make Thine enemies Thy footstool. Yahuah shall send the rod of Thy strength out of Tsion: rule Thou in the midst of Thine enemies.”
Eph’siym (Ephesians) 2:3 – “Wherefore He saith, When He ascended up on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that He ascended, what is it but that He also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that He might fill all things.)”
Reflection: The psalmist praises Yahuah for capturing those that lead others into captivity.
Verses 19-23:
Insights: The psalmist blesses Elohiym for His beautiful gift of yeshu’ah (salvation) that triumphs over death and Who eternally wounds those who seek to destroy His people.
“19. Blessed be Adonai, Who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the El of our yeshu’ah (salvation). Selah. 20. He that is our Elohiym is the El of yeshu’ah; and unto Yahuah Adonai belong the issues from death. 21. But Elohiym shall wound the head of His enemies, and the hairy scalp of such an one as goeth on still in His trespasses. 22. Yahuah said, I will bring again from Bashan, I will bring My people again from the depths of the sea: 23. That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies, and the tongue of thy dogs in the same.”
Cross References:
v-19: “Blessed be Adonai, Who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the El of our yeshu’ah (salvation). Selah.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 103:1-7 – “Bless Yahuah, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His set-apart name. Bless Yahuah, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; Who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s. Yahuah executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. He made known His ways unto Mosheh, His acts unto the children of Yashar’el.”
Ivriym (Hebrews) 1:3-4 – “Blessed be the Elohiym and Father of our Adonai Yahusha Ha’Mashiach, Who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Mashiach: According as He hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be set-apart and without blame before Him in love:”
Reflection: Elohiym is our salvation and rewards us with the benefits of eternal life.
v-20: “He that is our Elohiym is the El of yeshu’ah; and unto Yahuah Adonai belong the issues from death.”
Devariym (Deuteronomy) 32:39-41 – “See now that I, even I, am He, and there is no elohiym with Me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of My hand.For I lift up My hand to heaven, and say, I live for ever. If I whet My glittering sword, and Mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to Mine enemies, and will reward them that hate Me.”
Yesha’yahu (Isaiah) 12:2-3 – “Behold, El is my yshua’ah (salvation); I will trust, and not be afraid: for YAH Yahuah is my strength and my song; He also is become my yeshu’ah. Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of yeshu’ah.”
Yochanon (John) 5:21-22 – “For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; neven so the Son quickeneth whom He will. For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:”
Chazon (Revelation) 1:18 – “I am He that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amein; and have the keys of hell and of death.”
Reflection: Elohiym is the only one who can deliver us from the power of death and the grave through His Son Yahusha Ha’Mashiach.
v-21: “But Elohiym shall wound the head of His enemies, and the hairy scalp of such an one as goeth on still in His trespasses.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 7:12-13 – “If he repent not, He will whet His sword; He hath bent his bow, and made it ready. He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; He ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors.”
Luqas (Luke) 13:5 – “I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.”
v-22: “Yahuah said, I will bring again from Bashan, I will bring My people again from the depths of the sea:”
Bemidbar (Numbers) 21:33-34 –“And they turned and went up by the way of Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan went out against them, he, and all his people, to the battle bat Edrei. And Yahuah said unto Mosheh, Fear him not: for I have delivered him into thy hand, and all his people, and his land; and thou shalt do to him as thou didst unto Sihon king of the Emoriym, which dwelt at Cheshbon.”
Yechezq’el (Ezekiel) 36:24 – “For I will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all countries, and will bring you into your own land.”
Mattithyahu (Matthew) 24:31 – “And He shall send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.”
Reflection: Yahuah has not restored all of His people to the land of promise yet and it is coming soon.
v-23: “That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies, and the tongue of thy dogs in the same.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 58:10 – “The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked. So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily He is an Elohiym that judgeth in the earth.”
Chazon (Revelation) 19:17-18 – “And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great Elohiym; That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great.”
Reflection: The people of Elohiym will walk over those who have tried to destroy them.
Verses 24-31:
Insights: The psalmist calls on all to bless Elohiym the King with singing and presents because He is the fountain of Yashar’el. The other nations will have to submit to His authority by stretching out their hands with silver to give Him.
“24. They have seen Thy goings, O Elohiym; even the goings of my El, my King, in the sanctuary.
25. The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels. 26. Bless ye Elohiym in the assemblies, even Adonai, from the fountain of Yashar’el. 27. There is little Binyamiyn with their ruler, the princes of Yahudah and their council, the princes of Zevulun, and the princes of Naphtaliy. 28. Thy Elohiym hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O Elohiym, that which Thou hast wrought for us. 29. Because of Thy temple at Yerushalayim shall kings bring presents unto Thee. 30. Rebuke the company of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls, with the calves of the people, till every one submit himself with pieces of silver: scatter Thou the people that delight in war. 31. Princes shall come out of Mitsrayim; Kush (Ethiopia) shall soon stretch out her hands unto Elohiym.”
Cross References:
v-24: “They have seen Thy goings, O Elohiym; even the goings of my El, my King, in the sanctuary.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 63:2-4 – “To see Thy power and Thy glory, so as I have seen Thee in the sanctuary. Because Thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise Thee. Thus will I bless Thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in Thy name.”
Chazon (Revelation) 17:14– “These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for He is Yahuah Adonai, and King of kings: and they that are with Him are called, and chosen, and faithful.”
Reflection: Elohiym’s power is felt in the sanctuary of His temple which everyone knows and will not be able to deny.
v-25: “The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.”
1stHayamiym (Chronicles) 13:8 – “And David and all Yashar’el played before Elohiym with all their might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets.”
Chazon (Revelation) 15:2-3– “And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of Elohiym. And they sing the song of Mosheh the servant of Elohiym, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are Thy works, Yahuah Elohiym Tseva’oth; just and true are Thy ways, Thou King of qodeshiym (saints).”
Reflection: There will be a procession of people praising Elohiym with music.
v-26: “Bless ye Elohiym in the assemblies, even Adonai, from the fountain of Yashar’el.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 111:1 – “Halleluyah (Praise ye Yahuah). I will praise Yahuah with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the multitude of the people.”
Chazon (Revelation) 7:17– “For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and Elohiym shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.”
Reflection: The assemblies of people will praise Yahuah Who is the fountain and sustainer of Yasha’el.
v-27: “There is little Binyamiyn with their ruler, the princes of Yahudah and their council, the princes of Zevulun, and the princes of Naphtaliy.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 47:9 – “The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the Elohiym of Avraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto Elohiym: He is greatly exalted.”
Mattithyahu (Matthew) 15:24 – “But He answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Yashar’el.”
Ya’aqov(James) 1:1 –“Ya’aqov, a servant of Elohiym and of Adonai Yahusha Ha’Mashiach, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. ”
v-28: “Thy Elohiym hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O Elohiym, that which Thou hast wrought for us.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 44:4 – “Thou art my King, O Elohiym: command yeshu’ah (salvation) for Ya’aqov.”
Yesha’yahu (Isaiah) 40:31– “But they that wait upon Yahuah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
2nd Qorintiym (Corinthians) 12:9-10 – “And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Mashiach may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Mashiach’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”
Philippiym (Philippians) 1:6 –“Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Yahusha Ha’Mashiach:”
v-29: “Because of Thy temple at Yerushalayim shall kings bring presents unto Thee.”
Yesha’yahu (Isaiah) 18:7 – “In that time shall the present be brought unto Yahuah Tseva’oth of a people scattered and peeled, and from a people terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation meted out and trodden under foot, whose land the rivers have spoiled, to the place of the name of Yahuah Tseva’oth, the Mount Tsion.”
Chazon (Revelation) 21:24 – “And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.”
Reflection: The kings of the tribes of the earth will bring presents to Yahuah because of His beautiful temple.
v-30: “Rebuke the company of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls, with the calves of the people, till every one submit himself with pieces of silver: scatter Thou the people that delight in war.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 2:10-12 – “Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. Serve Yahuah with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and ye perish from the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in Him.”
Romaiym (Romans) 7:22-23 – “For I delight in the Torah (law) of Elohiym after the inward man: But I see another law in my members, warring against the Torah (law) of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.”
Reflection: The judgment of Elohiym will not be favorable for those who love war.
v-31: “ Princes shall come out of Mitsrayim; Kush (Ethiopia) shall soon stretch out her hands unto Elohiym.”
Zephanyahu (Zephaniah) 3:9-10 – “For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of Yahuah, to serve Him with one consent.From beyond the rivers of Kush (Ethiopia) My suppliants, even the daughter of My dispersed, shall bring Mine offering.”
Ma’asiym (Acts) 8:27-28 – “And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Kush, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Kushiym (Ethiopians), who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Yesha’yahu the prophet.”
Reflection: Even the mighty nations of Mitsrayim and Kush will have to give honour and glory to Elohiym.
Verses 32-35:
Insights: The psalmist closes the psalm with calling the kingdoms of the earth to sing and praise the Elohiym of Yashar’el who speaks with a mighty voice and His strength is in the clouds because He gives strength and power to His people.
“32. Sing unto Elohiym, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto Adonai; Selah: 33. To Him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, He doth send out His voice, and that a mighty voice. 34. Ascribe ye strength unto Elohiym: His excellency is over Yashar’el, and His strength is in the clouds. 35. O Elohiym, Thou art terrible out of Thy set-apart places: the El of Yashar’el is He that giveth strength and power unto His people. Blessed be Elohiym.”
v-32: “Sing unto Elohiym, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto Adonai; Selah:”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 117:1-2 – “O praise Yahuah, all ye nations: praise Him, all ye people. For His merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of Yahuah endureth for ever. Praise ye Yahuah.”
Chazon (Revelation) 15:4– “Who shall not fear Thee, O Yahuah, and glorify Thy name? for Thou only art set-apart: for all nations shall come and worship before Thee; for Thy judgments are made manifest.”
v-33: “ To Him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, He doth send out His voice, and that a mighty voice.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 104:2-4 – “Who coverest Thyself with light as with a garment: Who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain: Who layeth the beams of His chambers in the waters: Who maketh the clouds His chariot: Who walketh upon the wings of the wind: Who maketh His angels ruacoth (spirits); His sharatoth (ministers) a flaming fire:”
Chazon (Revelation) 11:15-17– “And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Adonai, and of His Mashiach; and He shall reign for ever and ever. And the four and twenty elders, which sat before Elohiym on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped Elohiym, Saying, We give Thee thanks, O Yahuah Elohai Tseva’oth, which art, and wast, and art to come; because Thou hast taken to Thee Thy great power, and hast reigned.”
v-34: “Ascribe ye strength unto Elohiym: His excellency is over Yashar’el, and His strength is in the clouds.”
1stHayamiym (Chronicles) 16:28-29 – “Give unto Yahuah, ye kindreds of the people, give unto Yahuah glory and strength. Give unto Yahuah the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before Him: worship Yahuah in the beauty of set-apartness. Fear before Him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved.”
2ndKepha (Peter) 1:17 – “For He received from Elohiym the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to Him from the excellent glory, This is My beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased.”
v-35: “O Elohiym, Thou art terrible out of Thy set-apart places: the El of Yashar’el is He that giveth strength and power unto His people. Blessed be Elohiym.”
Zakaryahu(Zechariah) 10:12 –“And I will strengthen them in Yahuah; and they shall walk up and down in His name, saith Yahuah.”
Eph’siym (Ephesians) 6:10-11 – “Finally, my brethren, be strong in Yahuah, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of Elohiym, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
Conclusion:
Tehilliym 68:15–35 declares the supreme kingship and victorious power of Yahuah over all creation. The psalm contrasts the proud mountains of Bashan with Mount Tsion, showing that Yahuah does not choose a place based on earthly greatness but according to His purpose and presence. Though Bashan appears majestic, Yahuah establishes His dwelling in Tsion, revealing that His glory—not human elevation—determines where His name rests and that is supposed to be in the hearts of those who love Him through obedience.
The psalm then celebrates Yahuah as the eternal King who ascends in triumph, leading captivity captive and receiving gifts among men. This victory foreshadows the work of Yahusha Ha’Mashiach, who conquered sin and death and ascended on high, as echoed in the Brit Ha’dasha. Yahuah is portrayed as the One who daily bears His people’s burdens and delivers them from death, showing His continual care for those who belong to Him.
The latter portion of the passage shifts to a prophetic vision of worldwide recognition of Yahuah’s sovereignty. Kings and nations are called to bring tribute and sing praises to the One who rides upon the heavens. The psalm concludes with a declaration that all power and strength belong to Yahuah, and that He gives strength to His people from His sanctuary.