Psalm 78:31
“The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 78Meaning
Psalm 78 uses covenant memory to teach hope, responsibility, mercy, and faithful leadership.
Testing and provision in the wilderness
Psalm 78 uses covenant memory to teach hope, responsibility, mercy, and faithful leadership.
Read carefully
The poem is Israel's internal covenant teaching and cannot authorize antisemitism or collective guilt.
Reflection
Tell the truth, learn across generations, protect vulnerable people, and lead with integrity and skill.