Psalms 78:62

Psalms 78:62 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)He gave his people over also unto the sword; and was wroth with his inheritance.
• New International Version (NIV)He gave his people over to the sword; he was furious with his inheritance.
• English Standard Version (ESV)He gave his people over to the sword and vented his wrath on his heritage.
• New King James Version (NKJV)He also gave His people over to the sword, And was furious with His inheritance.

Context of Psalms 78:62

60Then he abandoned his dwelling at Shiloh, the Tabernacle where he had lived among the people. 61He allowed the Ark of his might to be captured; he surrendered his glory into enemy hands. He gave his people over to be butchered by the sword, because he was so angry with his own people—his special possession. 63Their young men were killed by fire; their young women died before singing their wedding songs. 64Their priests were slaughtered, and their widows could not mourn their deaths.

Psalms 78:62 word by word

וַיַּסְגֵּ֣ר לַחֶ֣רֶב עַמּ֑וֹ וּ֝בְנַחֲלָת֗וֹ הִתְעַבָּֽר׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• He gaveסָגַרsâgar · to shutH5462
• his peopleעַם‛am · peopleH5971
• also unto the swordחֶ֫רֶבchereb · swordH2719
• and was wrothעָבַר‛âbar · be angryH5674
• with his inheritanceנַחֲלָהnachălâh · inheritanceH5159

Cross-references for Psalms 78:62

• 1 Samuel 4:2The Philistines attacked and defeated the army of Israel, killing 4,000 men.
• Psalms 89:38But now you have rejected him and cast him off. You are angry with your anointed king.
• Isaiah 64:9Don’t be so angry with us, Lord. Please don’t remember our sins forever. Look at us, we pray, and see that we are all your people.

Commentaries on Psalms 78:62

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 62He gave his people over also unto the sword - When the ark was taken, 1 Samuel 4:10. Thirty thousand of the children of Israel fell on that occasion. And was wroth with his inheritance - Was angry with his people, considered as his inheritance; that is, considered as his own special people, or his possession.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 56-72Verses 56-72 After the Israelites were settled in Canaan, the children were like their fathers. God gave them his testimonies, but they turned back. Presumptuous sins render even Israelites hateful to God's holiness, and exposed to his justice. Those whom the Lord forsakes become an easy prey to the destroyer. And sooner or later, God will disgrace his enemies. He set a good government over his people; a monarch after his own heart. With good reason does…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 56-64Israel’s rebellion defiled the promised land. During the time of the judges, the people built shrines to false gods and worshiped idols (Psalm 78:58; see also Judges 2:11; 3:7, 17–18).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 6262. gave--or, "shut up." his people--(Psa 78:48; 1Sa 4:10-17).Read the comment

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Commentaries on Psalms 78

• 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