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27 Benjamin, the smallest tribe, will lead them all.
The leaders of Judah, with their big group, will follow.
Then will come the leaders of Zebulun and Naphtali.[a]
28 God has commanded that you should be strong.
God, please show again how strong you are,
    as you have used your strength to help us in past times.
29 As you live in your temple in Jerusalem,
    kings will bring gifts to you.

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  1. 68:27 Benjamin, Judah, Zebulun and Naphtali were four tribes that were descendants of Jacob's sons. There were 12 tribes in the people of Israel.

27 There is the little tribe(A) of Benjamin,(B) leading them,
    there the great throng of Judah’s princes,
    and there the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.(C)

28 Summon your power,(D) God[a];
    show us your strength,(E) our God, as you have done(F) before.
29 Because of your temple at Jerusalem
    kings will bring you gifts.(G)

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  1. Psalm 68:28 Many Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint and Syriac; most Hebrew manuscripts Your God has summoned power for you