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Psalms 105:23

Psalms 105:23
Israel also came into Egypt; and Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Israel also came into Egypt,.... That is, Jacob, as afterwards expressed, who had the name of Israel, from his wrestling with God and prevailing. He came into Egypt, being invited by Pharaoh, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Israel also came into Egypt - Another name for Jacob; see Psa 105:10. And Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham - Not as a permanent abode, but as a temporary arrangement, until the time should come for…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 105:8-24

We are here taught, in praising God, to look a great way back, and to give him the glory of what he did for his church in former ages, especially when it was in the founding and forming, which those…