“When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and enquired early after God.”
When God brings judgment, a temporary repentance occurs: "When he killed them, they sought him; they repented and sought God earnestly." The proximity to death produces a temporary turning toward God; the people recognize God's power through the severity of judgment.
Church Fathers on Psalms 78:34
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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