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Psalms 106:42

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 106:42 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Their enemies also oppressed them, And they were brought into subjection under their hand.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Their enemies also oppressed them, And they were brought into subjection under their hand.
Psalms 106:42 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 106

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
39Thus were they defiled with their works, And played the harlot in their doings.
40Therefore was the wrath of Jehovah kindled against his people, And he abhorred his inheritance.
41And he gave them into the hand of the nations; And they that hated them ruled over them.
42Their enemies also oppressed them, And they were brought into subjection under their hand.
43Many times did he deliver them; But they were rebellious in their counsel, And were brought low in their iniquity.
44Nevertheless he regarded their distress, When he heard their cry:
45And he remembered for them his covenant, And repented according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Their enemies also oppressed them - Septuagint, “Afflicted them,” They invaded their country; they destroyed their vintages; they laid desolate their land; they made them captives. And they were brought into subjection - Hebrew, made to bow. return to 'Top of Page'”
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