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A Willful Rejection
Commentators emphasize that Israel's sin was not a careless mistake but a willful act. Scholars like John Calvin and John Gill point to the word "refused," indicating a deliberate and obstinate violation of God's covenant. This was a conscious turning away from both God's law and the relationship He had established with them.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:10
18th Century
Theologian
They did not keep the covenant of God—the covenant which God had made with the entire Hebrew people. They did not maintain their allegiance …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 78:10–16
19th Century
Preacher
They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his law; and forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them. Marvellous th…
John Calvin
On Psalms 78:10
16th Century
Theologian
They kept not the covenant of God. This is the reason assigned for the Ephraimites turning their backs in the day of battle, and it explai…
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John Gill
On Psalms 78:10
17th Century
Pastor
They kept not the covenant of God
Either the covenant of circumcision, which was neglected during their travels thro…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 78:9–39
17th Century
Minister
Sin dispirits people and takes away their courage. Forgetfulness of God's works is the cause of disobedience to His laws. This narrative relates a …