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The story of redemption is also the story of the Lord’s faithfulness.
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).
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.
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