Psa 95:11 | TNotes | STEP | 95:11 The generation of Israel that wandered in the wilderness for forty years failed to enter the place of rest that Israel enjoyed after the conquest of the land (1 Kgs 8:56 ; see Deut 12:9 ). The Lord promised them the land and gave it to them (Isa 28:12 ), but they did not obey him (Isa 28:1 ). The warning reminds every generation of the need to obey in faith. • The rest that God provides includes peace, provision, and protection (Ps 132:14-18 ). The author of Hebrews challenged a new generation to enter the rest provided by Jesus Christ (Heb 3:7

b1 Kgs 8:56►

cDeut 12:9►

dIsa 28:12►

eIsa 28:1►

fPs 132:14-18►

gHeb 3:7–4:13►

‏ Psalms 95:11

95:11 ^a The generation of Israel that wandered in the wilderness for forty years failed to enter the place of rest that Israel enjoyed after the conquest of the land (1 Kgs 8:56 ^b; see Deut 12:9 ^c). The Lord promised them the land and gave it to them (Isa 28:12 ^d), but they did not obey him (Isa 28:1 ^e). The warning reminds every generation of the need to obey in faith.

• The rest that God provides includes peace, provision, and protection (Ps 132:14-18 ^f). The author of Hebrews challenged a new generation to enter the rest provided by Jesus Christ (Heb 3:7–4:13 ^g).