The Lord Will

Psalm 106:41

β€œAnd he gave them into the hand of the heathen; and they that hated them ruled over them.”

KJV

Read in Psalm 106

Meaning

Foreign domination is interpreted within the psalm's covenant theology; oppression itself is not celebrated as morally good.

Compromise, idolatry, violence, and oppression

The psalm recounts Israel's assimilation to surrounding worship, sacrifice of children, moral corruption, and repeated subjection to enemies.

Read carefully

The verse offers no such universal rule.

Reflection

Avoid simplistic claims that the stronger side automatically has divine approval.