KJV ORIGINAL
O God, when thou wentest forth before thy people, when thou didst march through the wilderness; Selah:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
O God, when you went out ahead of your people, when you marched through the wilderness; Selah:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is remembering how God personally led and guided His people through the desert wilderness.
📚 Historical Context
This verse from Psalm 68 is part of a song attributed to David that praises God for His mighty acts in leading Israel. It recalls the Exodus event, when God guided the Israelites through the wilderness after delivering them from Egyptian slavery, symbolizing His faithful presence and protection. The word "Selah" likely serves as a musical notation indicating a pause for contemplation, a common feature in the Psalms.
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