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he made them too numerous for their foes,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/105.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And the LORD multiplied the people of Israel until they became too mighty for their enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/105.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the LORD made his people very fruitful and made them stronger than their foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/105.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD made His people very fruitful, more numerous than their foes,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/105.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/105.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He increased His people greatly, And made them stronger than their enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/105.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And He made His people very fruitful, And made them stronger than their enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/105.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And He caused His people to be very fruitful, And made them stronger than their adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/105.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And He caused His people to be very fruitful, And made them stronger than their adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/105.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And He caused His people to be very fruitful, And He caused them to be stronger than their adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/105.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />There the LORD greatly increased [the number of] His people, And made them more powerful than their enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/105.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD made his people very fruitful; he made them more numerous than their foes,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/105.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD made His people very fruitful; He made them more numerous than their foes, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/105.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he increased his people greatly, And made them stronger than their adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/105.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They were the LORD's people, so he let them grow stronger than their enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/105.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he increased his people greatly, and made them stronger than their adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/105.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD made his people grow rapidly in number and stronger than their enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/105.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD gave many children to his people and made them stronger than their enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/105.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He caused his people to multiply greatly; and be more numerous than their enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/105.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD made His people very fruitful, more numerous than their foes,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/105.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD made his people very fruitful, and made them more numerous than their enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/105.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He increased his people greatly, and made them stronger than their adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/105.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/105.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He increased his people greatly, and made them stronger than their adversaries. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/105.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And He makes His people very fruitful, "" And makes it mightier than its adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/105.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And He maketh His people very fruitful, And maketh it mightier than its adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/105.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will make his people fruitful greatly, and he will strengthen him above his enemies.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/105.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he increased his people exceedingly: and strengthened them over their enemies, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/105.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 104:24>And he helped his people greatly, and he strengthened them over their enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/105.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />God greatly increased his people, made them more numerous than their foes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/105.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And the LORD made his people very fruitful, and made them stronger than their foes,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/105.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he increased his people greatly, and made them stronger than their enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/105.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He multiplied his people well and strengthened him more than his enemies.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/105.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And He increased His people greatly, And made them too mighty for their adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/105.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he increased his people greatly, and made them stronger than their enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/105-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=13177" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/105.htm">Tell of His Wonders</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>Then Israel entered Egypt; Jacob dwelt in the land of Ham. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">And the LORD made His people</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">very</a> <a href="/hebrew/6509.htm" title="6509: way·ye·p̄er (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To bear fruit, be fruitful. A primitive root; to bear fruit.">fruitful,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6105.htm" title="6105: way·ya·‘ă·ṣi·mê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to bind fast, i.e. Close; intransitively, to be powerful or numerous; denominatively to crunch the bones.">more numerous</a> <a href="/hebrew/6862.htm" title="6862: miṣ·ṣā·rāw (Prep-m:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent. Or tsar; from tsarar; narrow; a tight place; also a pebble; an opponent.">than their foes,</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>whose hearts He turned to hate His people, to conspire against His servants.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/1-7.htm">Exodus 1:7</a></span><br />but the Israelites were fruitful and increased rapidly; they multiplied and became exceedingly numerous, so that the land was filled with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-3.htm">Genesis 46:3</a></span><br />“I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/1-12.htm">Exodus 1:12</a></span><br />But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and flourished; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/47-27.htm">Genesis 47:27</a></span><br />Now the Israelites settled in the land of Egypt, in the region of Goshen. They acquired property there and became fruitful and increased greatly in number.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-37.htm">Exodus 12:37</a></span><br />The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Succoth with about 600,000 men on foot, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/26-5.htm">Deuteronomy 26:5</a></span><br />and you are to declare before the LORD your God, “My father was a wandering Aramean, and he went down to Egypt few in number and lived there and became a great nation, mighty and numerous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-17.htm">Acts 7:17</a></span><br />As the time drew near for God to fulfill His promise to Abraham, our people in Egypt increased greatly in number.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/15-5.htm">Genesis 15:5</a></span><br />And the LORD took him outside and said, “Now look to the heavens and count the stars, if you are able.” Then He told him, “So shall your offspring be.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/15-13.htm">Genesis 15:13-14</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Abram, “Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a land that is not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years. / But I will judge the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will depart with many possessions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/1-9.htm">Exodus 1:9</a></span><br />“Look,” he said to his people, “the Israelites have become too numerous and too powerful for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-14.htm">Genesis 28:14</a></span><br />Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-11.htm">Genesis 35:11</a></span><br />And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/48-4.htm">Genesis 48:4</a></span><br />and told me, ‘Behold, I will make you fruitful and multiply you; I will make you a multitude of peoples, and will give this land to your descendants after you as an everlasting possession.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-6.htm">Acts 7:6</a></span><br />God told him that his descendants would be foreigners in a strange land, and that they would be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-12.htm">Hebrews 11:12</a></span><br />And so from one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemies.</p><p class="hdg">and he</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/13-16.htm">Genesis 13:16</a></b></br> And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, <i>then</i> shall thy seed also be numbered.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/46-3.htm">Genesis 46:3</a></b></br> And he said, I <i>am</i> God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/1-7.htm">Exodus 1:7</a></b></br> And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them.</p><p class="hdg">made</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/1-8.htm">Exodus 1:8,9</a></b></br> Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/12-37.htm">Exodus 12:37</a></b></br> And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot <i>that were</i> men, beside children.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/97-3.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/psalms/92-4.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/psalms/102-8.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/43-4.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/psalms/97-3.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">Fruitful</a> <a href="/psalms/97-9.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/psalms/73-12.htm">Increased</a> <a href="/psalms/105-22.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/psalms/93-4.htm">Mightier</a> <a href="/psalms/103-20.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/68-11.htm">Numerous</a> <a href="/psalms/89-42.htm">Oppressors</a> <a href="/psalms/93-4.htm">Stronger</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/106-11.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/psalms/105-29.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/psalms/106-11.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/119-96.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/psalms/106-41.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/107-34.htm">Fruitful</a> <a href="/psalms/106-14.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/psalms/107-38.htm">Increased</a> <a href="/psalms/107-29.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-5.htm">Mightier</a> <a href="/psalms/106-2.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-26.htm">Numerous</a> <a href="/psalms/106-11.htm">Oppressors</a> <a href="/psalms/142-6.htm">Stronger</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 105</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-7.htm">The story of God's providence over Abraham</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-16.htm">Over Joseph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-23.htm">Over Jacob in Egypt</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-26.htm">Over Moses delivering the Israelites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-37.htm">Over the Israelites brought out of Egypt, fed in the desert, and planted in Canaan.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The fruitfulness of the Israelites in Egypt is a testament to God's blessing, despite their oppression. This mirrors the creation mandate in <a href="/genesis/1-28.htm">Genesis 1:28</a>, where God commands humanity to be fruitful and multiply. Theologically, it underscores God's sovereignty and providence, ensuring the growth and prosperity of His chosen people even in foreign lands.<p><b>more numerous than their foes</b><br>This part of the verse reflects the historical context of Israel's time in Egypt, where they grew in number despite being enslaved (<a href="/exodus/1-7.htm">Exodus 1:7-12</a>). The increase in population was seen as a threat by the Egyptians, leading to harsher oppression. This multiplication is a fulfillment of God's promise and a demonstration of His power to protect and preserve His people. It also foreshadows the eventual Exodus, where God delivers His people from their enemies. In a broader biblical context, this can be seen as a type of Christ's victory over sin and death, where the Church, His body, grows and prevails against spiritual adversaries (<a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is faithful to His promises and actively involved in the lives of His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/his_people.htm">His People (Israelites)</a></b><br>The descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, chosen by God to be His special possession and to fulfill His purposes on earth.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/foes.htm">Foes (Egyptians)</a></b><br>The oppressors of the Israelites during their time in Egypt, representing the forces that stand against God's people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where the Israelites were enslaved, symbolizing a place of bondage and opposition to God's plans.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/fruitfulness.htm">Fruitfulness</a></b><br>The blessing of multiplication and growth, both in numbers and in spiritual prosperity, as a sign of God's favor.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>God is faithful to His promises, even in the face of opposition. Just as He made the Israelites fruitful in Egypt, He can bring growth and blessing in our lives despite challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_sovereignty.htm">Divine Sovereignty</a></b><br>The increase of God's people is a result of His sovereign will. We can trust that God is in control and working for our good, even when circumstances seem unfavorable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_fruitfulness.htm">Spiritual Fruitfulness</a></b><br>While physical multiplication is a blessing, spiritual fruitfulness is equally important. We should seek to grow in the fruits of the Spirit and in our relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/overcoming_opposition.htm">Overcoming Opposition</a></b><br>The growth of the Israelites despite Egyptian oppression reminds us that God can help us overcome any opposition we face in our spiritual journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_growth.htm">Community Growth</a></b><br>Just as God multiplied the Israelites, He desires for His church to grow in unity and number. We should actively participate in the mission of the church to reach others with the gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_105.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 105</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_signs_of_saving_faith.htm">What are the signs of saving faith?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_1_3_align_with_believers'_hardships.htm">How does Psalm 1:3, which promises the righteous will prosper, align with the observable reality that many devout believers still suffer hardships?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_god's_world_with_other_deities.htm">(Psalm 24:1) If the entire world belongs to the Lord, how do we reconcile this with the existence of other deities in different religious traditions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_goals.htm">What does the Bible say about setting goals?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/105.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he increased his people greatly</span> (comp. <a href="/exodus/1-7.htm">Exodus 1:7, 12, 20</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And made them stronger than their enemies.</span> So the Pharaoh who introduced the hard bondage, "The people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we" (<a href="/exodus/1-9.htm">Exodus 1:9</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/105-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And the LORD made His people</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמּ֣וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">very</span><br /><span class="heb">מְאֹ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(mə·’ōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> </span><span class="str2">Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fruitful,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֶּ֣פֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ye·p̄er)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6509.htm">Strong's 6509: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear fruit, be fruitful</span><br /><br /><span class="word">more numerous</span><br /><span class="heb">וַ֝יַּֽעֲצִמֵהוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·ṣi·mê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6105.htm">Strong's 6105: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bind fast, close, powerful, numerous, to crunch the bones</span><br /><br /><span class="word">than their foes,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצָּרָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·ṣā·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6862.htm">Strong's 6862: </a> </span><span class="str2">Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/105-24.htm">Psalm 105:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/105-24.htm">Psalm 105:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/105-24.htm">Psalm 105:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/105-24.htm">Psalm 105:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/105-24.htm">Psalm 105:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/105-24.htm">Psalm 105:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/105-24.htm">Psalm 105:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/105-24.htm">Psalm 105:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/105-24.htm">Psalm 105:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/105-24.htm">Psalm 105:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/105-24.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 105:24 He increased his people greatly and made (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/105-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 105:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 105:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/105-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 105:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 105:25" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>