Translations
Modern
He felled them in the midst of their camp, all around their dwellings.
Traditional
And he let it fall in the midst of their camp, round about their habitations.
Literal
…and He felled them in the midst of their camp, all around their dwellings.
Latin
Et ceciderunt in medio castrorum eorum, circa tabernacula eorum.
Original
Hebrew
English
He felled them in the midst of their camp, all around their dwellings.
Notes
God powerfully satisfied the people’s desires, but they did not respond with gratitude or faith. Therefore, God exercised his justice.
Israel rebelled in the wilderness despite God’s abundant provision.
This wisdom psalm urges people to learn wisdom and share it faithfully.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Asaph Memorial Music Numbers, Book of Psalms, Book of Quail Song of Moses Zoan
Topics
Blessing: Temporal, from God in Egypt: Quail God: Mercy of Ingratitude of Man to God Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena: Phenomena of That Brought the Quails Miracles: Design of Wicked (People): Punishment of