Psalms 106:40-47
Summary for Ps 106:40-46: 106:40-46 a The psalmist returns to the Babylonian exile (106:26-27 b). The Lord judged Israel severely, but he also restrained his wrath, remembering the covenant he had made with Abraham. 106:40 c God abhorred Israel’s sin, as he does all sin.Summary for Ps 106:43-44: 106:43-44 d When Israel was finally destroyed, the destruction was not complete. The Lord pitied them, so he left a remnant.
106:45 e He remembered ... and relented: Unlike Israel, the Lord is faithful to his covenant (105:8 f).
106:46 g As harsh as the Exile was, the Lord still protected his people (see 2 Kgs 25:27-29 h).
106:47 i Gather us back: The community prays for restoration from exile (see 102:19-22 j; 107:3 k; see also Isa 11:12 l; 40:11 m; 43:5 n; 54:7 o; 56:8 p; 66:18 q).
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