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The Lord said, "I will bring you again from Bashan, I will bring you again from the depths of the sea;

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God's Past Victories Assure Future Hope

Commentators explain that this verse recalls two of Israel's greatest historical deliverances: the victory over the powerful King Og of Bashan and the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea. By declaring, "I will bring again," God reminds His people that the same power that saved them from impossible situations in the past is available to rescue them from any present or future danger.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 68:22

18th Century

Theologian

The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan - On the situation of Bashan, see the notes at (Psalms 68:15). There may be an a…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 68:19–23

19th Century

Bishop

The abrupt transition from the scene of triumph just described to the actual reality of things that the psalmist now faces for the first time, real…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 68:21–22

19th Century

Preacher

Wherever his people may have gone, God will bring them all together again, from Bashan, or from the depths of the sea.

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 68:22

16th Century

Theologian

The Lord said, I will bring back from Bashan. So that the Israelites might not be led to take an irreligious and self-glorious view of the…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 68:22

17th Century

Pastor

The Lord said
Within himself, in his own heart; he resolved upon it in his mind; or he said it in council and in cov…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 68:22–28

17th Century

Minister

The victories with which God blessed David over the enemies of Israel are types of Christ's victory, for Himself and for all believers. Those who t…

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