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Psalm 106:26
ESV Therefore he raised his hand and swore to them that he would make them fall in the wilderness,
NIV So he swore to them with uplifted hand that he would make them fall in the wilderness,
NASB Therefore He swore to them That He would have them fall in the wilderness,
CSB So he raised his hand against them with an oath that he would make them fall in the desert
NLT Therefore, he solemnly swore that he would kill them in the wilderness,
KJV Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilderness:
NKJV Therefore He raised His hand in an oath against them, To overthrow them in the wilderness,

What does Psalm 106:26 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 106, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 106:24–27 describes how Israel stubbornly refused to enter Canaan as commanded by God (Numbers 14:1–4). For that, God condemned an entire generation to wandering before their children could enter the Promised Land (Numbers 14:30–33). Yet He did not destroy the nation completely.
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Chapter Summary
The psalmist calls on the people to worship God because of His loyal, merciful love for the nation of Israel. Evidence of this love is given in the form of Israel's many national sins. These included many acts of faithlessness during the exodus from Egypt, and cycles of idolatry during the conquest of Canaan. Even so, the Lord preserved the nation rather than destroying it. The song closes with another prayer for rescue and a blessing directed at God.
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