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They soon forgot his works. They didn`t wait for his counsel,

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The Peril of Impatience

Commentators emphasize that the Israelites didn't just forget; they were hasty. The Hebrew text suggests they "made haste, they forgot." Instead of patiently waiting for God's plan and provision to unfold, they rushed to follow their own desires, demonstrating a lack of trust in God's timing and wisdom.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 106:13

18th Century

Theologian

They soon forgot his works — On Psalms 106:13-15, see the notes at Psalms 78:17-22. Literally, here, as in the margin, "They made haste, the…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 106:13–33

19th Century

Bishop

These twenty verses cover the desert wanderings, beginning with the discontented spirit mentioned in Exodus 15:23.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 106:13–15

19th Century

Preacher

They waited not for his counsel: But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert. And he gave them their request; but s…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 106:13

17th Century

Pastor

They soon forgot his works
The miracles he wrought in Egypt, the deliverance of them from there with a mighty hand a…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 106:13–33

17th Century

Minister

Those who will not wait for God's counsel will justly be given up to their own hearts' lusts, to walk in their own counsels. An undue desire, even …