KJV ORIGINAL
He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He didn't let anyone harm them. In fact, he corrected even kings to protect them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that He actively protects His people, even standing up to powerful rulers when necessary to keep them safe.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of David's psalm of thanksgiving when the ark of the covenant was brought to Jerusalem. It refers to God's protection of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob during their journeys as nomads in foreign lands. The 'kings' mentioned likely include Pharaoh of Egypt and Abimelech of Gerar, whom God warned in dreams not to harm Abraham and his family.
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