Psalms 105:20 kjva — The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free."

— Psalms 105:20, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 105 — Context

17

He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:

18

Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron:

19

Until the time that his word came: the word of the Lord tried him.

20

The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.

21

He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance:

22

To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom.

23

Israel also came into Egypt; and Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.

Psalms 105:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 105:20 say?
Psalms 105:20 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.”
Where is Psalms 105:20 in the Bible?
Psalms 105:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 105, verse 20.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 105:20.
What translation should I read Psalms 105:20 in?
Psalms 105:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 105:20?
Psalms 105:20 reads (KJVA): “The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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