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

Psalms 105 is a historical psalm that recounts God's faithfulness to Israel, drawing from the events of the Exodus to remind the people of His covenant promises. In this verse, it specifically refers to the ninth plague God sent on Egypt, a thick darkness that enveloped the land for three days, as detailed in Exodus 10, symbolizing God's judgment and supremacy over the Egyptian gods. This darkness highlighted the Israelites' obedience to God's word, contrasting their faith with the rebellion of the Egyptians.

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