Psalms 105:22
That he might bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his ancients wisdom.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom.
In Context
21He appointed him lord of his house, and ruler of all his possession:
23Then came Israel into Egypt, and Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom the spirit of God is?
Isaiah 19:11Surely fools are the princes of Zo'an, !!the wise of the counsellors of Pharaoh [impart] silly counsel: how can ye say unto Pharaoh, I am a son of the wise, a son of the ancient kings?
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 →