They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel:
They quickly forgot what God had done for them; they didn't wait for His guidance.
The writer is describing how the Israelites quickly forgot God's amazing works and became impatient, acting without seeking His guidance first.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of Psalm 106, this verse reflects on the Israelites' history of unfaithfulness shortly after their miraculous deliverance from Egypt. They quickly forgot God's powerful works, such as the plagues and the parting of the Red Sea, and failed to wait for His guidance, leading to rebellion and consequences in the wilderness. This psalm serves as a broader confession of Israel's repeated cycles of forgetting God's faithfulness throughout their history.
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