Psalms 105

Psalms 105 AND 106THEME: Historic psalmsPsalms 105 is a hymn to God in history from Abraham to Moses. I am confident that it was written by David because the first part of this psalm is the same as 1Ch_16:8-22, which tells about the time David brought the tabernacle into Jerusalem. This psalm is a recitation of Israel’s history.

Psalms 105:1

He goes back in history and begins with the descendants of Abraham, and the covenant God made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Then He follows them through Joseph, down into the land of Egypt.

Psalms 105:23

Then when His people were oppressed by the Egyptians

Psalms 105:26

Now here is an interesting comment

Psalms 105:38

“Egypt was glad when Israel departed"they certainly were. They were glad to get Israel out of their hair after those plagues. Then God brought His people into the land. The psalmist recites Israel’s history as something to sing praise about. My friend, there is something wrong with you if you cannot look back through your life and find something to thank God for. As the final verse of this psalm says, “Praise ye the LORD.” Psalms 106 is another historic psalm, and a long one; it ends the Numbers section. It follows the children of Israel through the wilderness. It begins: