Psalms 105:28

Hee sent darknesse, and made it darke: and they rebelled not against his word. Psalms 105:28 (KJV)

Psalm 105 is a psalm of praise and thanksgiving to God for His faithfulness to the nation of Israel. It recounts the history of God’s covenant with Abraham and the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt, reminding believers of God’s steadfast love and the unfolding of His redemptive plan throughout generations.

The verse refers to one of the ten plagues that God sent upon Egypt as a judgment against Pharaoh for his refusal to let the Israelites go. Exodus 10:21‑23 records that God sent a palpable darkness over the land of Egypt for three days, yet the Israelites had light in their dwellings. This darkness was a supernatural act that demonstrated God’s power to intervene directly in human affairs.

The passage highlights God’s sovereign power over nature. By sending darkness upon the Egyptians, He showed that He alone can disrupt and manipulate the natural order. The darkness was not a natural night but a divine judgment that underscored His authority over creation and His ability to bring about His purposes despite human opposition.

The latter part of the verse states that the Egyptians “rebelled not against his word.” In the context of the darkness plague, this indicates that the Egyptians were unable to resist or oppose the divine act of darkness itself, even as Pharaoh’s heart remained hardened. While the people of Egypt could not overcome the darkness, Pharaoh continued to refuse God’s command to release Israel, demonstrating a deeper rebellion against God’s will. This contrast emphasizes both the fear and awe the plagues inspired in the Egyptians and the stubbornness of the Egyptian ruler, underscoring the magnitude of God’s power and the necessity of obedience to His word.