Psalms 105:26

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 105:26 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He sent Moses his servant, [And] Aaron whom he had chosen.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He sent Moses his servant, [And] Aaron whom he had chosen.
Psalms 105:26 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 105

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
26He sent Moses his servant, [And] Aaron whom he had chosen.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“He sent Moses his servant, etc.] Into Egypt, to deliver his people Israel out of the hands of the Egyptians; in which, as in other things, he approved himself to be a faithful servant to the Lord; of this mission of his, (see <020310>Exodus 3:10-14). In this he was a type of Christ, who appeared in the form of a servant, and really was one; God’s righteous servant as Mediator, though his Son as a divine Person; sent by him to redeem his people out of worse than Egyptian bondage, from sin, Satan, the law, its curse and condemnation. And Aaron whom he had chosen; to go along with Moses, to be a mouth for him, and a prophet to him, (<020416>Exodus 4:16 7:1), who also was a type of Christ, being…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He sent Moses his servant - He sent Moses to be his servant in delivering his people; that is, to accomplish the work which he had designed should be done. And Aaron whom he had chosen - whom he had selected to perform an important work in delivering his people from bondage. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“105:26-36 The psalmist recounts the story of Moses and the plagues in Egypt (Exod 7:20–12:30).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“sent: Psa 77:20; Exo 3:10, Exo 4:12-14, Exo 6:11, Exo 6:26, Exo 6:27; Jos 24:5; Mic 6:4; Act 7:34, Act 7:35 Aaron: Exo 7:1, Exo 7:12, Exo 28:1, Exo 28:2, Exo 28:12, Exo 28:29-38, 29:5-46; Lev. 8:7-36; Num 16:5-11, Num 16:40, Num 16:47, Num 16:48, Num 17:5; Sa1 12:6 Psalms 105:27”
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