Psalms 105:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

He sent darkness, and made it dark; and they rebelled not against his word.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He sent darkness and made the land dark, and they did not rebel against his command.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how God sent darkness as part of his judgment, and his servants carried out his word without resistance.

📚 Historical Context

This verse refers to one of the ten plagues God sent upon Egypt when Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites go free from slavery. The plague of darkness was the ninth plague, covering Egypt in thick darkness for three days. Psalm 105 recounts God's mighty acts in delivering Israel from Egypt and fulfilling his promises to Abraham.

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