“They remembered not his hand, nor the day when he delivered them from the enemy.”
The people fail to remember: "They did not remember his power, or the day when he redeemed them from the foe." The failure of memory returns as central theme; despite witnessing exodus and wilderness provision, the people do not retain awareness of God's power. This amnesia leaves them vulnerable to doubt and rebellion.
Church Fathers on Psalms 78:42
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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