Psalms 78:31

The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel.

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Other Translations for Psalms 78:31

BSB
God's anger flared against them, and He put to death their strongest and subdued the young men of Israel.
AKJV
The wrath of God came on them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel.
CPDV
and then the wrath of God came upon them. And he slew the fat ones among them, and he impeded the elect of Israel.
ERV
When the anger of God went up against them, and slew of the fattest of them, and smote down the young men of Israel.
NHEB
when the anger of God went up against them, killed some of the fattest of them, and struck down the young men of Israel.
SMT
And the anger of God came up upon them, and he will slay among their fat ones and he bowed down the chosen of Israel.

Commentary for Psalms 78:31

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Overview of Psalms 78:31
Summary
Divine anger killed strongest warriors
Place
Wilderness
Event
Plague strikes down strong men
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Judgment