Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 106:46
46He caused them to be pitied before all their captors.
Psalms 106:46 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.
- New International Version (NIV)He caused all who held them captive to show them mercy.
- English Standard Version (ESV)He caused them to be pitied by all those who held them captive.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He also made them to be pitied By all those who carried them away captive.
Context of Psalms 106:46
44When he heard their cry, he took note of their distress, 45remembered his covenant with them, and relented according to the abundance of his faithful love. He caused them to be pitied before all their captors. 47Save us, Lord our God, and gather us from the nations, so that we may give thanks to your holy name and rejoice in your praise. 48Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah!
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וַיִּתֵּ֣ן אוֹתָ֣ם לְרַחֲמִ֑ים לִ֝פְנֵ֗י כָּל־שׁוֹבֵיהֶֽם׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 106:46
- 1 Kings 8:50May you forgive your people who sinned against you and all their rebellions against you, and may you grant them compassion before their captors, so that they may treat them compassionately.
- Ezra 9:9Though we are slaves, our God has not abandoned us in our slavery. He has extended grace to us in the presence of the Persian kings, giving us relief, so that we can rebuild the house of our God and repair its ruins, to give us a wall in Judah and Jerusalem.
- Jeremiah 15:11The Lord said: Haven’t I set you loose for your good? Haven’t I punished you in a time of trouble, in a time of distress with the enemy?
- Jeremiah 42:12I will grant you compassion, and he will have compassion on you and allow you to return to your own soil.’
Commentaries on Psalms 106:46
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 46He made them also to be pitied - This was particularly true as to the Babylonish captivity; for Cyrus gave them their liberty; Darius favored them, and granted them several privileges; and Artaxerxes sent back Nehemiah, and helped him to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple. See the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah; and see Calmet.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 46He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives - That is, he exercised such control over the minds of the pagan that they were willing to show them mercy and to release them. It was not by any native tenderness on the part of the pagan; it was not because they were disposed of themselves to show them any favor; it was not because they had any “natural” relentings on the subject; but it was because God had access to their hearts…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 34-48Verses 34-48 The conduct of the Israelites in Canaan, and God's dealings with them, show that the way of sin is down-hill; omissions make way for commissions: when they neglected to destroy the heathen, they learned their works. One sin led to many more, and brought the judgments of God on them. Their sin was, in part, their own punishment. Sinners often see themselves ruined by those who led them into evil. Satan, who is a tempter, will be a tormentor…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 46Even though the exile was harsh, the Lord still protected his people (see 2 Kings 25:27–29).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 44-4644-46. If, as is probable, this Psalm was written at the time of the captivity, the writer now intimates the tokens of God's returning favor.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 106
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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