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A Warning Against Unfaithfulness
Commentators explain that "Ephraim" likely represents the entire northern kingdom of Israel, not just one tribe. Their failure in battle, despite being well-equipped, is presented as a direct result of their spiritual unfaithfulness and apostasy. The psalmist uses this military failure as the key example of why God eventually rejected them and chose Judah instead.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:9
18th Century
Theologian
The children of Ephraim — The sons of Ephraim; that is, the descendants of Ephraim; the tribe of Ephraim. Ephraim was one of the “largest” o…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 78:9
19th Century
Bishop
Armed, and carrying bows. —Following Jeremiah 4:29, and by analogy with Jeremiah 44:9 (handle and bend the bow), a litera…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 78:9
19th Century
Preacher
They had every opportunity of serving their God; he had provided them with fit weapons for the war, but they were cowardly, so they turned back…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 78:9
16th Century
Theologian
The children of Ephraim being armed, and shooting with the bow. The sacred writer presents us with an example of this unfaithfulness in th…
John Gill
On Psalms 78:9
17th Century
Pastor
The children of Ephraim being armed, and carrying bows
Or "casting" arrows out of the "bow" F1; they went…
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 …