Psalms 106:34-46
106:34 a Israel continued to disobey the word of the Lord while living in the Promised Land. Rather than destroying the nations, Israel accepted them and their ways (see Judg 2:1-3 b, 11-15 c; 3:5-6 d).106:37 e Pagan gods were demons (see Deut 32:17 f).
106:39 g Idolatry, like adultery, defiles God’s people (see Lev 18:24 h; Hos 5:3 i).
Summary for Ps 106:40-46: 106:40-46 j The psalmist returns to the Babylonian exile (106:26-27 k). The Lord judged Israel severely, but he also restrained his wrath, remembering the covenant he had made with Abraham. 106:40 l God abhorred Israel’s sin, as he does all sin.
Summary for Ps 106:43-44: 106:43-44 m When Israel was finally destroyed, the destruction was not complete. The Lord pitied them, so he left a remnant.
106:45 n He remembered ... and relented: Unlike Israel, the Lord is faithful to his covenant (105:8 o).
106:46 p As harsh as the Exile was, the Lord still protected his people (see 2 Kgs 25:27-29 q).
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