Psalm 105:23

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 105:1-45

Psalms 105:0 and 106 The Memories of the Past The last two Psalms of this fourth section review the entire history of Israel up to the time of the judges. It is the story of God’s faithfulness and mercy, and the story of their shameful failure and apostasy. He is ever mindful of His covenant, and that covenant is mentioned first, as the foundation of all. Then how He watched over them. The story of Joseph is mentioned, followed by the rehearsal of the deliverance out of Egypt. Psalms 106:1-48... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 105:1-45

The first psalm in this lesson suggests Psalms 74:0 on which we did not dwell, but both of which depict the desolations of Judah by the Babylonians (compare Jeremiah 52:12-14 ). On this supposition their date would be that of the captivity, and their author a later Asaph than the Asaph mentioned in David’s time. Psalms 80:0 Has captivity features also. Some would say it relates to the ten tribes, as the preceding psalm does to Judah. The next several psalms are much alike in this respect and... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 105:16-23

The Reader will hardly need information as to what part of the Church's history this refers. Everyone who is in the daily habit of reading his Bible, will recollect it. When the Lord determined to carry down the patriarchs into Egypt, by his providence, he induced a necessity for their going thither by making a famine of bread. And that his people might find every needful supply for them, Joseph was sent before. The exercises of the patriarchs, before the great events of blessings to be... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 105:23

Breach. Like a valiant captain, (Calmet) or pastor. (Haydock) --- God complains of those who neglected this duty, Ezechiel xiii. 5., and xxii. 30. The psalmist alluded to the conduct of Moses, after the people had adored the calf, (Exodus xxxii. 10.) or when they had joined with Core, Numbers xvi. 44. (Calmet) --- The intercession of the saints is useful, (St. Augustine) still more after their victories. (St. Jerome ad Vig. ii.) (2 Machabees xv. 14.) (Berthier) --- God spared the people for the... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 105:8-23

8-23 Let us remember the Redeemer's marvellous works, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth. Though true Christians are few number, strangers and pilgrims upon earth, yet a far better inheritance than Canaan is made sure to them by the covenant of God; and if we have the anointing of the Holy Spirit, none can do us any harm. Afflictions are among our mercies. They prove our faith and love, they humble our pride, they wean us from the world, and quicken our prayers. Bread is the staff... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 105:1-45

Thanksgiving for God's Benefits. After an exhortation to praise God, directed especially to the congregation of Israel, the psalmist offers his reasons for the admonition presented, in a summary of Israel's history from the calling of Abraham to the settlement in Canaan. v. 1. O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon His name, both in praising His glory and in proclaiming His essence and attributes; make known His deeds among the people, this proclamation among the nations serving as a... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 105:1-45

Psalms 105:01 O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name:Make known his deeds among the people.2 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him:Talk ye of all his wondrous works.3 Glory ye in his holy name:Let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.4 Seek the Lord, and his strength:Seek his face evermore.5 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done;His wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;6 O ye seed of Abraham his servant,Ye children of Jacob his... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 105:16-30

Wonders in Egypt Psalms 105:16-30 The psalmist retells the story of Joseph, as a link in the chain of providences which secured the fulfillment of the Covenant. It may be that it was also introduced to comfort Israel amid the afflictions of the Captivity. Another reading of the second clause of Psalms 105:18 is, “The iron entered his soul.” This is what pain does for us all; it puts iron into our blood. In Psalms 105:19 we learn that God’s promise, while unfulfilled and apparently... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 105:1-45

This and the following psalm are companions. They reveal the two sides of the relation between God and His people during a long period. This one sings the song of His faithfulness and power; while the next tells the sad story of repeated failure and rebellion on the part of His people. In singing His praise the psalmist opens with an appeal which recognises the responsibility of those who have been recipients of blessing. The words, “Make known His doings among the peoples” reveal this. The... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 105:1-45

CV. Hebrew History from Abraham to Joshua. Psalms 105:1-Joshua : . Introductory. An invitation to praise God. Psalms 105:7-1 Kings : . The covenant and promise of Canaan. Psalms 105:12-Lamentations : . Yahweh’ s kindness to the Patriarchs. Psalms 105:12 . number: read perhaps, “ Canaan.” Psalms 105:14 . kings: notably Pharaoh and Abimelech of Gerar. Psalms 105:15 . “ mine anointed ones,” i.e. the Patriarchs who were great princes ( cf. Genesis 23:6). Psalms 105:22 . bind: read “ admonish”... read more

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