“That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the Lord.”
That they might keep his statutes and observe his laws. Praise the LORD! The purpose clause reveals that territorial possession aims at covenant obedience: having been delivered and given the land, Israel is now positioned to keep God's law. The shift from narrative recitation to legislative purpose suggests that salvation history is not an end in itself but a foundation for righteous living. The final 'Praise the LORD!' returns to the doxological frame, completing the arc from command to praise (verses 1-3) through historical recitation.
Church Fathers on Psalms 105:45
1. This Psalm is the first of those to which is prefixed the word Allelujah; the meaning of which word, or rather two words, is, Praise the Lord. For this reason he begins with praises: “O confess unto the Lord, and call upon His Name” Psalm 104:1; for this confession is to be understood as praise, just as these words of our Lord, “I confess to You, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth.” Matthew 11:25 For after commencing with praise, calling upon God is wont to follow,…
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