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Psalms 72:10

SebaShebaTarshish
Justice

8 May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.

9 May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust.

May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.

11 May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

12 For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.
KJV
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
WEB
The kings of Tarshish and of the islands will bring tribute. The kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
ASV
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall render tribute: The kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
DARBY
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall render presents; the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer tribute:
BLB
The kings of Tarshish and the isles will return a gift; the kings of Sheba and Seba will bring near a gift.
ÅB
Kongene fra Tarsis og øyene skal komme med gaver, kongene fra Sjeba og Seba frembære skatt.
OTB
Måtte kongene av Tarsis og av øyene bringe gaver;
Måtte kongene av Saba og Seba bringe tributter.
B1930
Kongene fra Tarsis og øene skal komme med gaver, kongene fra Sjeba og Seba frembære skatt.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Psalms 68:29

    Because of Your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring You gifts.

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  • Isaiah 60:6

    Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.

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  • Isaiah 49:7

    Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, to Him who was despised and abhorred by the nation, to the Servant of rulers: “Kings will see You and rise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen You.”

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  • Psalms 45:12

    The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.

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  • 1 Kings 10:1

    Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions.

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  • Isaiah 60:9

    Surely the islands will wait for Me, with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, to bring your children from afar, with their silver and gold, to the honor of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified you.

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  • 2 Chronicles 9:21

    For the king had the ships of Tarshish that went with Hiram’s servants, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.

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  • Genesis 10:7

    The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.

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