Psalm 78:66-68

Expanded Bible

⁶⁶ He struck ·down [^Lback] his enemies
    and ·disgraced them forever [^Lplaced on them eternal scorn/reproach].
⁶⁷ But God rejected the ·family [^Ltent] of Joseph [^Cthe tribe of Ephraim];
    he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim [^Cthe most important northern tribe, here representing the house of Saul].
⁶⁸ Instead, he chose the tribe of Judah
    and Mount Zion [^Cthe location of the Temple], which he loves.