King James Version
Psalms 68:25 in the King James Version says “The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 68 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.”
Psalms 68:25 · KJV
That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies, and the tongue of thy dogs in the same. dipped: or, red
They have seen thy goings, O God; even the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary.
The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.
Bless ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel. from: or, ye that are of the fountain of Israel
There is little Benjamin with their ruler, the princes of Judah and their council, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali. and their: or, with their company
KJV Study — Public Domain
“went before”
H6923to project (one self), i.e., precede; hence, to anticipate, hasten, meet (usually for help)
“followed after”
H310properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
“the players on instruments”
H5059properly, to thrum, i.e., beat a tune with the fingers; expectation. to play on a stringed instrument; hence (generally), to make music
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