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You led your people like a flock, By the hand of Moses and Aaron. Psalm 78 A contemplation by Asaph.

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God is the True Shepherd

Multiple commentators emphasize that the verse says, "Thou leddest thy people." While Moses and Aaron were the instruments—the "hand" God used—the ultimate shepherd and leader was God Himself. This highlights God's personal, active involvement in guiding His people, assuring believers that He is their direct and sovereign guide.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 77:20

18th Century

Theologian

Thou leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron — This satisfied and comforted the mind of the psalmist. God ha…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 77:16–20

19th Century

Bishop

The prominence given to Joseph is a feature common to the Asaphic psalm. With this magnificent lyric of the passage of the Red Sea, compare Habakku…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 77:20

19th Century

Preacher

You led your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron (Psalms 77:20).

Moses and Aaron did not lead them; God …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 77:20

17th Century

Pastor

You led your people like a flock
Either through the Red sea, according to R. Moses Hacohen, as Aben Ezra observes; s…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 77:11–20

17th Century

Minister

The remembrance of the works of God will be a powerful remedy against distrust of His promise and goodness, for He is God and does not change.