Psalm 78:51

And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of their strength in the tabernacles of Ham:

Cross-references

Psalm 105:36 repeats the same wording about striking down the firstborn of Egypt, a direct parallel account.

Psalm 135:8 Parallel

Psalm 135:8 echoes the same plague, specifying both human and animal firstborn.

Psalm 136:10 repeats the same act as a refrain, emphasizing God's steadfast love in judgment.

Genesis 9:22–25 Historical context

Genesis 9:22-25 identifies Ham as the father of Canaan, whose descendants include Egypt — explaining why Psalm 78:51 calls Egypt 'tents of Ham'.

Genesis 10:6 Historical context

Genesis 10:6 lists Mizraim (Egypt) as a son of Ham, directly linking 'tents of Ham' in Psalm 78:51 to Egypt.

Exodus 12:12 is the original command for the plague, including judgment on Egypt's gods.

Exodus 12:29 Historical context

Exodus 12:29 narrates the fulfillment of the plague, detailing the scope from Pharaoh to captive.

Exodus 12:30 Historical context

Exodus 12:30 describes the great cry in Egypt after the plague, emphasizing the universal impact.

Exodus 13:15 Historical context

Exodus 13:15 provides the rationale for the redemption of firstborn, linking the plague to Israel's practice.

Hebrews 11:28 highlights Moses' faith in instituting the Passover to protect the firstborn from the destroyer.

Exodus 4:23 Parallel

Exodus 4:23 is God's warning to Pharaoh about killing the firstborn — the very event Psalm 78:51 describes as having happened.

Exodus 11:5 Parallel

Exodus 11:5 gives the detailed account of the plague on Egypt's firstborn, which Psalm 78:51 summarizes as striking down the firstborn.

Numbers 8:17 explains that God consecrated Israel's firstborn because He struck down Egypt's firstborn — the same event referenced in Psalm 78:51.

1 Chronicles 4:40 Historical context

1 Chronicles 4:40 mentions 'Hamites' as inhabitants — the same lineage as Egypt, called 'tents of Ham' in Psalm 78:51.