“The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel.”
God's judgment manifests: "and he killed the strongest of them, and laid low the picked men of Israel." The judgment strikes the most vigorous members of the people; those who should have been pillars of strength become victims of God's wrath. The selective nature of the judgment—striking the strongest—suggests that even military prowess cannot protect against divine judgment.
Church Fathers on Psalms 78:31
1. This Psalm does contain the things which are said to have been done among the old people: but the new and latter people is being admonished, to beware that it be not ungrateful regarding the blessings of God, and provoke His anger against it, whereas it ought to receive His grace....The Title thereof does first move and engage our attention. For it is not without reason inscribed, “Understanding of Asaph:” but it is perchance because these words require a reader who does…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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