Translations
Modern
He struck down many nations and slaughtered mighty kings:
Traditional
Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;
Literal
…who struck many nations and killed mighty kings,
Latin
Qui percussit gentes multas, et occidit reges fortes:
Original
Hebrew
English
He struck down many nations and slaughtered mighty kings:
Notes
In the tenth and final plague against Egypt, God destroyed the firstborn of each family.
The signs and wonders refer to the ten plagues (see Exodus 7–11; Deuteronomy 4:34; Nehemiah 9:10).
The Lord had complete authority and power over the exodus and the conquest of the promised land.
God is the Creator and the Lord of history, the “Maker of heaven and earth” (Psalm 134:3). He deserves praise because, unlike idols, he saves his people.
Theme notes and profiles
Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility The Sovereignty of God
Parallels
Glossary
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