“He gave his people over also unto the sword; and was wroth with his inheritance.”
The consequence is military defeat: "He gave his people to the sword, and vented his wrath on his heritage." The sword—the instrument of warfare—becomes God's agent of judgment against Israel. The term "heritage" emphasizes that these are God's own people, yet they are subjected to divine judgment.
Church Fathers on Psalms 78:62
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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