Matthew Poole and continuators on Psalms 60:7

7 Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine, Ephraim also is the strength of mine head , Judah is my law-giver.

All their Land beyond Iordan, which was possessed by Reuben and Gad, and half of the Tribe of Manasseh, Numb. 32. 29. 39, 40. Deut. 3. 10. &c. Ios. 13. 25, &c.

The other half of that Tribe within Iordan.

Either, 1. Mine Horns wherewith I shall push mine Enemies, according to Moses his Prophecy of that Tribe, Deut. 33. 17. Or, 2. The keeper of mine Head, as Achish spake, 1 Sam. 28. 2. A chief part of my strength, either to offend mine Enemies, or to defend my self. For this Tribe was very Numerous, and Valiant and Rich. See Gen. 48. 19. Deut. 32. 11. Psal. 78. 9.

The chief Seat of my Throne and Kingdom, and of the inferiour Thrones of Iudgment, Psal. 1▪ 2. 5. the Tribe to which the Royal Scepter and Lawgiver, are appropriated by God's appointment, Gen. 49. 10.

Marginal references: Gen. 49. 10.