Psalms 106:32

"That was credited to him for righteousness, for all generations to come."

Key Reflection

For the original audience of Psalms 106, this verse highlights how faith and obedience were rewarded not just for a single generation but continued to be seen as exemplary for all time. The context suggests that certain individuals or communities failed to follow God's commands by not completely eliminating sinful nations, yet their partial obedience was still recognized and esteemed, setting a precedent of righteousness that benefited future generations in their understanding of what it means to live faithfully.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

They angered him also at the waters of strife -Numbers 20:3-13. They complained of the lack of water. They wished that they had died as others had done. They murmured against God as if he could not supply their needs. They showed an unbelieving and rebellious spirit - provoking God, and tempting Moses to in act of great impatience by their conduct. InNumbers 20:13, this is, “the waters of Meribah;” - margin, “strife.” This is the meaning of the Hebrew word. The place took its name from the fact that the people there strove against the Lord and against Moses. So that it went ill with Moses for their sakes -Evil came upon him.

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