Psalms 106:46

46 He let them find compassion from all those who held them captive.

Psalms 106:46 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 106:46

He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them
captives.
] He not only pitied them himself, but caused them to be pitied by others, even by their enemies; he has the hearts of all men in his hands, and can turn them as he pleases; as he sometimes turned their hearts to hate his people, ( Psalms 105:25 ) , so he turned them to pity them, as he promised he would when they turned to him, ( 2 Chronicles 30:9 ) , so he did, by stirring up Cyrus to proclaim liberty to them, and his successors to encourage and assist in rebuilding their city and temple.

Psalms 106:46 In-Context

44 He saw that they were suffering when he heard their cry for help.

45 He remembered his promise to them. In keeping with his rich mercy, he changed his plans.

46 He let them find compassion from all those who held them captive.

47 Rescue us, O LORD our God, and gather us from the nations so that we may give thanks to your holy name and make your praise our glory.

48 Thanks be to the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say amen. Hallelujah!