Psalms 106:46

46 He caused them to be pitied by 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 But God saw their misery when he heard their cry.

45 He remembered his agreement with them, and he felt sorry for them because of his great love.

46 He caused them to be pitied by those who held them captive.

47 Lord our God, save us and bring us back from other nations. Then we will thank you and will gladly praise you.

48 Praise the Lord, the God of Israel. He always was and always will be. Let all the people say, "Amen!"