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Psalms 78:31 Cross-References
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“The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel. smote: Heb. made to bow Chosen: or, young men”
Psalms 78:31 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 78:31
The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel—divine wrath (ḥĕmat 'Ĕlōhîm) targeted specifically the mišmannîm (fattest, most robust) and baḥûrîm (chosen/choice young men). The healthiest died first—those whose strength made them confident in self-sufficiency. Their vigor became vulnerability when misplaced in fleshly appetite rather than spiritual devotion.This selective judgment parallels Ananias and Sapphira's sudden deaths (Acts 5:1-11)—not the weakest but the presumptuous died as warnings to others. Paul explains: 'For this reason m...
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