It happens that Psalm 78 is a perfect introduction to the book of Judges! This book covers the dark ages for the nation of Israel, from the time following Joshua’s death to the birth of the last judge, Samuel. HC Mears gives a good easy-to-remember summary: Seven apostasies (times of turning away from God), seven servitudes to seven idolatrous and cruel nations, and seven deliverances. The last verse is the author’s own summary, which is often repeated near the end of the book: “In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes.”
https://www.bible.com/bible/116/jdg.1.nlt
Asaph continues his poetic reminder to the people of Israel.
Translation note:
72 [David//He] cared for them with a true heart
and led them with skillful hands.
https://www.bible.com/bible/116/psa.78
As Paul prophesied, all 276 people on board arrived safely on land, but the ship was lost.
Translation note:
15The brothers and sisterse in Rome had heard we were coming, and they came to meet us at [a village called] the Forumf on the Appian Way. Others joined us at [a village called] The Three Taverns.g When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and thanked God.
https://www.bible.com/bible/116/act.28
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