Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.
Many times God rescued them, but they rebelled against Him with their plans and decisions, and were brought down because of their sin.
This verse shows how God repeatedly saved His people, but they kept turning away from Him and suffered consequences for their rebellious choices.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 106 is a historical psalm that recounts the repeated cycles of God's deliverance and Israel's rebellion throughout their history in the Old Testament, drawing from events like the Exodus and the wilderness wanderings. It serves as a poetic reflection on how God faithfully rescued His people from enemies and hardships, yet they consistently turned away from Him through idolatry and disobedience. This verse specifically highlights the pattern where, despite multiple acts of divine intervention, the Israelites provoked God with their own flawed plans and suffered the consequences of their sins.
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