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Psalms 78:28

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 78:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he let it fall in the midst of their camp, Round about their habitations.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he let it fall in the midst of their camp, Round about their habitations.
Psalms 78:28 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 78

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
25Man did eat the bread of the mighty: He sent them food to the full.
26He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens; And by his power he guided the south wind.
27He rained flesh also upon them as the dust, And winged birds as the sand of the seas:
28And he let it fall in the midst of their camp, Round about their habitations.
29So they did eat, and were well filled; And he gave them their own desire.
30They were not estranged from that which they desired, Their food was yet in their mouths,
31When the anger of God went up against them, And slew of the fattest of them, And smote down the young men of Israel.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“They joined themselves also unto Baalpeor, etc.] Or to the idol Peor, as the Targum. Baal, which signifies Lord or master, was a common name for an idol in many countries; wherefore, to distinguish one from another, an additional name was used. Baalzephon was the god of the Egyptians; Baalzebub the god of the Ekronites; and here Baalpeor the god of the Moabites: for the fact referred to was committed when the children of Israel were on the borders of Moab, and when Balak sent for Balaam to curse them; who at last advised him to draw them to commit fornication with the daughters of Moab; who might then prevail upon them to commit idolatry, which would bring the wrath of God upon them. And in…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And he let it fall in the midst of their camp ... - It was brought to their very doors; they had not to go and seek it abroad. return to 'Top of Page'”
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