Psa 78:60-61 | NET2full | STEP | He abandoned the sanctuary at Shiloh , the tent where he lived among men .

‏ Psalms 78:60-61

60 He abandoned ^{▼▼tn Or “rejected.”} the sanctuary at Shiloh,
the tent where he lived among men.
61 He allowed the symbol of his strong presence to be captured; ^{▼▼tn Heb “and he gave to captivity his strength.” The expression “his strength” refers metonymically to the ark of the covenant, which was housed in the tabernacle at Shiloh.}
he gave the symbol of his splendor ^{▼▼tn Heb “and his splendor into the hand of an enemy.” The expression “his splendor” also refers metonymically to the ark of the covenant.} into the hand of the enemy. ^{▼▼sn Verses 60-61 refer to the Philistines’ capture of the ark in the days of Eli (1 Sam 4:1-11).}