Psalms 105:24
He increased his people greatly, and made them stronger than their adversaries.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemies.
In Context
23Israel also came into Egypt. Jacob lived in the land of Ham.
25He turned their heart to hate his people, to conspire against his servants.
Cross References
Genesis 13:16I will make your offspring as the dust of the earth, so that if a man can count the dust of the earth, then your offspring may also be counted.
Exodus 1:7The children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and grew exceedingly mighty; and the land was filled with them.
Exodus 12:37The children of Israel traveled from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot who were men, in addition to children.
Acts 7:17“But as the time of the promise came close which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and 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 →