Psalms 105:37-45
Summary for Ps 105:37-45: 105:37-45 a The Exodus and the conquest of Canaan fulfilled God’s promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (105:9-10 b). Unlike Ps 78 c, the poet recites the Lord’s goodness without commenting on Israel’s history of rebellion (cp. Ps 106 d). 105:37 e not one ... stumbled: The Lord protected all of his people (cp. 9:3 f).105:39 g The Lord’s presence was as evident to all as a fire in the darkness (Exod 13:22 h).
Summary for Ps 105:42-45: 105:42-45 i The story of redemption is also the story of the Lord’s faithfulness.
105:44 j Canaan was a land of pagan nations (see 111:6 k). The psalmist might also be reflecting on God’s promise to Abraham (Gen 24:60 l) regarding the lands given to Isaac (Gen 26:3 m).
105:45 n The Lord planned for Israel to testify about him by obeying him; Israel was to be his model people.
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