Psalm 78:68

But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.

Cross-reference

Psalm 132:12-14 declares God has chosen Zion as His dwelling, the same Mount Zion chosen here.

Psalm 87:2 Parallel

Psalm 87:2 affirms God's love for Zion over all Jacob's dwellings, matching His choice of Mount Zion.

Psalm 132:13 echoes this same divine choice: 'For the LORD has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his dwelling place.'

Psalm 74:2 Parallel

Psalm 74:2 explicitly mentions Mount Zion as God's dwelling, directly reinforcing 78:68's statement that God chose and loves Zion.

Psalm 2:6 Parallel

Psalm 2:6 also mentions Zion as God's holy mountain where he installs his king, reinforcing God's choice of Zion in 78:68.

Psalm 48:1 Parallel

Psalm 48:1 calls Zion the city of God and his holy mountain, directly aligning with 78:68's statement that God chose Mount Zion.

Psalm 122:4 Parallel

Psalm 122:4 describes the tribes going up to Jerusalem/Zion for worship, the same place God chose in 78:68, showing it as the pilgrimage destination.

Psalm 43:3 Parallel

Psalm 43:3 prays to be led to God's holy hill, the very hill God chose in 78:68, showing it as the destination of worship.

Psalm 24:3 Parallel

Psalm 24:3 asks who may ascend the hill of the LORD, the same holy hill God chose in 78:68, linking worship to that place.

Psalm 9:11 Parallel

Psalm 9:11 describes God enthroned in Zion, echoing 78:68's declaration that God loves and chose Zion as his dwelling.

Psalm 65:1 Parallel

Psalm 65:1 says praise is due to God in Zion, the same place God chose in 78:68, emphasizing Zion as the center of worship.

Genesis 49:8–10 Prophetic fulfillment

Genesis 49:8-10 prophesies Judah's royal scepter, which God's choice of Judah here fulfills.

2 Chronicles 6:6 states God chose Jerusalem and David, directly reflecting His choice of Judah and Zion.

Ruth 4:17–22 Historical context

Ruth 4:17-22 traces David's lineage from Judah, showing the fruit of God's choice of Judah.

1 Samuel 16:1 Historical context

1 Samuel 16:1 records God sending Samuel to anoint David from Judah, the tribe chosen here.

1 Chronicles 28:4 echoes God's choice of Judah as leader and David's selection, directly paralleling the choosing here.

Deuteronomy 12:5 commands seeking the place God will choose — Psalm 78:68 reveals that place as Zion.

Deuteronomy 12:11 repeats the command to bring offerings to the chosen place — Psalm 78:68 identifies that place as Zion.

Deuteronomy 33:7 blesses Judah with leadership — Psalm 78:68 confirms God's choice of Judah as the tribe.

Judges 1:2 Parallel

Judges 1:2 records God commanding Judah to lead the conquest — Psalm 78:68 echoes God's choice of Judah.

1 Kings 8:13 Historical context

1 Kings 8:13 declares Solomon built a dwelling for God in Jerusalem — the Mount Zion chosen in Psalm 78:68.

1 Kings 14:21 explicitly states Jerusalem is the city the LORD chose — directly matching Psalm 78:68's choice of Zion.

2 Kings 21:4 shows Manasseh building altars in the temple of Jerusalem, defiling the city God chose.

2 Kings 21:7 quotes God's choosing of Jerusalem, then shows Manasseh placing an idol there, contrasting with God's choice.

2 Chronicles 33:7 quotes God's choosing of Jerusalem, then shows Manasseh defiling it with an idol, contrasting.

Jeremiah 7:15 contrasts God's choice of Judah/Zion here by announcing rejection of Ephraim — the rejected versus the chosen.

2 Chronicles 12:13 explicitly states Jerusalem is the city God chose out of all tribes, echoing the choosing.

2 Chronicles 7:12 records God choosing the temple in Jerusalem as His dwelling place, the same Zion.

Acts 7:46 Historical context

Acts 7:46 recounts David's desire to build a dwelling for God on Zion, directly linking to God's choice of Zion in this verse.

1 Chronicles 11:5 Historical context

1 Chronicles 11:5 recounts David capturing Zion, the city God chose, establishing it as his capital.

Isaiah 33:20 describes Zion as a peaceful, unmovable tent — the same city God chose in Psalm 78:68.

Exodus 15:17 anticipates God planting Israel on His own mountain, the sanctuary — the same Mount Zion chosen in Psalm 78:68.

Isaiah 25:6 Parallel

Isaiah 25:6 depicts a feast on Mount Zion, the mountain God chose here — a future blessing on the chosen place.

Ezra 3:2 Historical context

Ezra 3:2 describes rebuilding the altar in Jerusalem after exile, restoring worship in the chosen city.

2 Chronicles 32:19 shows enemies blaspheming the God of Jerusalem, the chosen city, contrasting His honor.

John 4:20 Parallel

John 4:20 references the Jewish claim that Jerusalem (Zion) is the proper place of worship, aligning with God's choice of Zion here.

1 Chronicles 5:2 notes Judah's strength and that a ruler came from him, reinforcing God's choice of Judah.