Psalms 105:36

36 He smote all the first-born in their land, the first issue of all their strength.

Psalms 105:36 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 105:36

He smote also all the firstborn in their land
Both of men and beasts; the firstborn of the king on the throne, and of the maidservant behind the mill, and of the captive in the dungeon; this was the last plague, and which prevailed upon the Egyptians to let Israel go, ( Exodus 11:5 ) ( 12:29-33 ) .

The chief of all their strength;
or the first of their strength; the same in different words as before, their firstborn; see ( Genesis 49:3 ) .

Psalms 105:36 In-Context

34 He spoke, and the locusts came, and young locusts without number;

35 which devoured all the vegetation in their land, and ate up the fruit of their ground.

36 He smote all the first-born in their land, the first issue of all their strength.

37 Then he led forth Israel with silver and gold, and there was none among his tribes who stumbled.

38 Egypt was glad when they departed, for dread of them had fallen upon it.