KJV ORIGINAL
He gave his people over also unto the sword; and was wroth with his inheritance.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He let his people be killed by the sword, and he was angry with those he had chosen as his own.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes God allowing his chosen people to face military defeat because of his anger toward them.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm recounts Israel's history of rebellion against God despite his faithfulness. The verse likely refers to times when Israel was defeated by enemies like the Philistines or other nations as divine judgment for their disobedience and idolatry. The psalmist is reflecting on how God's discipline sometimes included allowing military defeats when his people turned away from him.
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