Psalms 105:38 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Egypt was glad when they departed: for the fear of them fell upon them.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Egypt was happy when they left, because the Egyptians had become afraid of them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that the Egyptians were relieved when the Israelites finally left Egypt because they had grown fearful of God's power working through His people.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of the Exodus, God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt through a series of miraculous plagues, as recounted in the book of Exodus. The Egyptians, after enduring these judgments, were overcome with fear and relief when the Israelites departed, allowing them to leave with great haste and even providing them with goods. This verse in Psalms 105 serves as a poetic retelling of that event, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His people.

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