Psalms 105:24

And they held the desirable land to be nothing. They did not trust in his word.

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In The King James Version

And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemies.

In Context

23And he said that he would destroy them, yet Moses, his elect, stood firm before him in the breach, in order to avert his wrath, lest he destroy them.

25And they murmured in their tabernacles. They did not heed the voice of the Lord.

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Cross References

Genesis 13:16And I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth. If any man is able to number the dust of the earth, he will be able to number your offspring as well.

Exodus 1:7the sons of Israel increased, and they multiplied like seedlings. And having been strengthened exceedingly, they filled the land.

Exodus 12:37And the sons of Israel set out from Rameses to Soccoth, about six hundred thousand men on foot, besides little ones.

Acts 7:17And when the time of the Promise that God had revealed to Abraham drew near, the people increased and were multiplied in Egypt,

Matthew Henry on Psalms 105:9-25

The Divine Promise to the Patriarchs; Providences Concerning the Patriarchs. 8 He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations. 9 Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac; 10 And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant: 11 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance: 12 When they were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and strangers in it. 13 When they went from one… Read the whole commentary →

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