Psalms 68:14 Meaning and Explanation
“When the Almighty scattered kings in it, it was white as snow in Salmon.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →When God defeated kings, the landscape turned white, like snow on Mount Salmon.
The Context of Psalms 68:14
Geographic imagery of divine victory and transformation.
What Does Psalms 68:14 Mean?
The verse returns to military memory: the scattering of kings is God's victory. The description 'white as snow in Salmon' is vivid and precise, referencing Mount Salmon (a peak in the north). Snow transforms a landscape into purity and brightness. The metaphor suggests both the spectacular nature of the victory and a landscape bleached white—possibly by bones or ash, or simply by the visual transformation victory brings.
The specific geographic reference (Mount Salmon) grounds the cosmic and mythic imagery in real Israelite terrain. God's power operates in history and geography, transforming the physical landscape where his people dwell.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 68:14
What does Psalms 68:14 mean?
When God defeated kings, the landscape turned white, like snow on Mount Salmon.
What is the context of Psalms 68:14?
Geographic imagery of divine victory and transformation.