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Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 105

Psalms 105:1-45

This Ps. and the following one form a closely connected pair, and may be looked on as by the same author. From the closing vv. of Psalms 106 it appears that they were written after the first return from exile had taken place, but while many Israelites were still scattered among the heathen. Both Pss... [ Continue Reading ]

Psalms 105:15

ANOINTED] a phrase not literally applicable to the patriarchs, but used by the Psalmist because they were the heads of the nation, like the kings of later times. PROPHETS] Abraham is so called in Genesis 20:7.... [ Continue Reading ]

Psalms 105:19

HIS WORD] Joseph's interpretation of the butler's and baker's dreams (Genesis 40:20). 28-36. The ninth plague is placed first, the third and fourth are transposed, and the fifth and sixth are omitted.... [ Continue Reading ]

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