Psalm 105:38

Translations

Modern

Egypt was glad when they departed, for the dread of Israel had fallen on them.

Traditional

Egypt was glad when they departed: for the fear of them fell upon them.

Literal

Egypt was glad at their going out, for the dread of them had fallen upon them.

Latin

Lætata est Ægyptus in profectione eorum, quia incubuit timor eorum super eos.

Original

Hebrew

English

Egypt was glad when they departed, for the dread of Israel had fallen on them.

Notes

Psalms 105:37–45

The exodus and the conquest of Canaan fulfilled God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Psalm 105:9–10). Unlike Psalm 78, the poet describes the Lord's goodness without mentioning Israel's history of rebellion (compare Psalm 106).

Psalms 105:1–45

This hymn praises the Lord’s faithfulness to Abraham and his descendants in all their journeys:
- from Ur to Canaan (Psalm 105:12),
- to Egypt (Psalm 105:17, 23),
- through the wilderness (Psalm 105:37, 41), and
- back to Canaan (Psalm 105:44).
These events fulfilled the Lord's promise to Abraham (Psalm 105:9, 42), which was the basis for Israel’s very existence. Joseph, whose suffering turned into glory, serves as a model of encouragement for Israel (Psalm 105:16–25).
Psalm 105:1–15 (along with 96; 106:1, 47–48) is included in David’s song of praise recorded in 1 Chronicles 16.

Theme notes and profiles

David God’s Covenant with Abraham God’s Love for Israel

Related verses

Exodus 12:33
And in order to send them out of the land quickly, the Egyptians urged the people on. “For otherwise,” they said, “we are all going to die!”
Exodus 15:16
…and terror and dread will fall on them. By the power of Your arm they will be as still as a stone until Your people pass by, O LORD, until the people You have bought pass by.
Joshua 2:9
…and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that the fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of you.
Genesis 35:5
As they set out, a terror from God fell over the surrounding cities, so that they did not pursue Jacob’s sons.
Exodus 10:7
Pharaoh’s officials asked him, “How long will this man be a snare to us? Let the people go, so that they may worship the LORD their God. Do you not yet realize that Egypt lies in ruins?”

Parallels

1 Chronicles 16:7–22

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

David Exodus, the Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

God: Providence of Thankfulness: Enjoined

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