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Psalms 78:62

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 78:62 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He gave his people over also unto the sword, And was wroth with his inheritance.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He gave his people over also unto the sword, And was wroth with his inheritance.
Psalms 78:62 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 78

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
59When God heard [this], he was wroth, And greatly abhorred Israel;
60So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh, The tent which he placed among men;
61And delivered his strength into captivity, And his glory into the adversary`s hand.
62He gave his people over also unto the sword, And was wroth with his inheritance.
63Fire devoured their young men; And their virgins had no marriage-song.
64Their priests fell by the sword; And their widows made no lamentation.
65Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, Like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.
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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
“He gave his people over also to the sword, etc.] To those that kill with the sword, as the Targum; that is, to the Philistines, when there fell of them thirty thousand men at once, (<090410>1 Samuel 4:10) and was wroth with his inheritance; and the above showed that he was, though they were his inheritance, his portion and possession, and he had chosen them for it, (<193312>Psalm 33:12).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He 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. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“gave: Sa1 4:2, Sa1 4:10, Sa1 4:11, wrought, Psa 89:38; Isa 64:9 Psalms 78:63”
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