Psalm 105:36
“He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 105Meaning
The verse reaches the most severe point of judgment before the narrative turns to Israel's departure.
Israel in Egypt, Moses, and the signs of judgment
The psalm recounts Israel's growth, Egyptian hostility, the sending of Moses and Aaron, and the plagues culminating in the death of the firstborn.
Read carefully
The verse narrates divine judgment in a unique biblical event; it is not a mandate for collective punishment.
Reflection
Approach the text with moral seriousness and humility.