Psalm 105:3 NIV

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 105:1-4

If the Reader wishes to see the history of the Church at the period to which this Psalm refers, he may consult 1 Chronicles 16:0 where he will find it. David is said to have delivered this Psalm to Asaph for the use of the Temple-service. The occasion was the bringing up the ark from the house of Obed-edom. And as this ark was a well-known type of Christ, every child of God may, and indeed ought to take this sweet hymn, as given to the old church by the Holy Ghost, for the use of Old Testament... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 105:3

Times. He only who perseveres to the end shall be crowned, Matthew xxiv. 13., and Ezechiel xxxiii. (Haydock) --- Such as these can alone worthily sound forth God's praises, (Berthier) being so happy as to preserve their innocence, or at least to repent. (Worthington) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 105:1-7

1-7 Our devotion is here stirred up, that we may stir up ourselves to praise God. Seek his strength; that is, his grace; the strength of his Spirit to work in us that which is good, which we cannot do but by strength derived from him, for which he will be sought. Seek to have his favour to eternity, therefore continue seeking it while living in this world; for he will not only be found, but he will reward those that diligently seek him. 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 105:1-15

the Lord’s Covenant with Israel Psalms 105:1-15 This psalm and the next are a pair, probably composed during the Exile in Babylon. They are evidently derived in part from the old Tabernacle service, in which is found the beginning of this psalm and the end of the next, 1 Chronicles 16:1-43 . Here we have the story of Jehovah’s faithfulness to his Covenant and of Israel’s ingratitude. It is right to make known God’s doings. Nothing touches men more quickly, or excites faith and hope more... 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