Psalm 106:25 - Printer Friendly

ESV: They murmured in their tents, and did not obey the voice of the Lord.

NIV: They grumbled in their tents and did not obey the Lord.

NASB: But grumbled in their tents; They did not listen to the voice of the Lord.

CSB: They grumbled in their tents and did not listen to the Lord.

NLT: Instead, they grumbled in their tents and refused to obey the Lord.

KJV: But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the Lord.

NKJV: But complained in their tents, And did not heed the voice of the Lord.

Psalm 106:24–27 describes how Israel stubbornly refused to enter Canaan as commanded by God (Numbers 14:1–4). For that, God condemned an entire generation to wandering before their children could enter the Promised Land (Numbers 14:30–33). Yet He did not destroy the nation completely.

The psalmist calls on the people to worship God because of His loyal, merciful love for the nation of Israel. Evidence of this love is given in the form of Israel's many national sins. These included many acts of faithlessness during the exodus from Egypt, and cycles of idolatry during the conquest of Canaan. Even so, the Lord preserved the nation rather than destroying it. The song closes with another prayer for rescue and a blessing directed at God.

This is the last entry in what is often called "Book Four" of the psalms (Psalms 90—106). The psalm focuses on confession and humility; many reminders are given about Israel's failures compared to God's faithfulness. Notable mentions are the idol at Horeb (Exodus 32), the first arrival at Canaan (Numbers 14), and the era of Israel's judges (Judges 2:16–19). Despite these sins, the Lord maintained Israel's existence, even as He brought them punishment. Similar confessions appear in Isaiah 63, Ezekiel 20, and Nehemiah 9.

The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a ''Psalm'' in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.

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