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 kings to protect them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that He actively protected His people from harm, even confronting powerful rulers when they threatened His chosen ones.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Psalm 105, which recounts God's faithfulness to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob during their time as nomads in foreign lands. The psalm specifically refers to instances like when God warned Pharaoh and Abimelech in dreams not to harm Abraham and Sarah, demonstrating His protective care over His covenant people even when they were vulnerable strangers in foreign territories.
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