Overview
The Bible addresses shoshannim across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Psalms. Closely related themes include Christ, the King, Pen, Scribes and Lamentations. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David and Joab.
Key Bible verses about shoshannim
Old Testament
Psalms
To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Maschil: or, of instruction is inditing: Heb. boileth, or, bubbleth up
To the chief Musician upon Shushaneduth, Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aramnaharaim and with Aramzobah, when Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the valley of salt twelve thousand. O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again. Michtam: or, A golden Psalm scattered: Heb. broken
To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, A Psalm of David. Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul.
To the chief Musician upon Shoshannimeduth, A Psalm of Asaph. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth. of: or, for
People in the Bible and shoshannim
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying shoshannim for yourself
- Begin with Psalms 45:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of David and Joab and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Christ, the King, Pen, Scribes and Lamentations.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about shoshannim?
The Bible addresses shoshannim across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Psalms. Closely related themes include Christ, the King, Pen, Scribes and Lamentations. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David and Joab.
How many Bible verses are about shoshannim?
The Bible references shoshannim in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention shoshannim?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Psalms 45:1: “To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Maschil: or, of instruction is inditing: Heb. boileth, or, bubbleth up”
Which people in the Bible are associated with shoshannim?
David and Joab.
Preach & teach
Outline a sermon or build a study series on shoshannim.
Preach a series on Shoshannim →