Psa 83:1-4 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 83:1-18: Ps 83 This community lament asks God for rescue and victory. The terse poetry suggests difficult times. A powerful coalition desires to destroy Israel (83:1-4 ) and allies itself against God (83:5-8 ). Recalling the fate of others who came against Israel (83:9-12 ), the psalmist prays that the same will happen to these enemies (83:13-16 ) so that God will receive honor among them (83:17-18 ). It is unclear whether this psalm arose out of a specific historical instance of opposition by these nations, or if it is a poetic collage of nations representing Israel’s enemies. Summary for Ps 83:1-4: 83:1-4 The enemy has successfully intimidated God’s people, so the poet prays that the Lord will hear and act.

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‏ Psalms 83:1-4

Summary for Ps 83:1-18: Ps 83 ^a This community lament asks God for rescue and victory. The terse poetry suggests difficult times. A powerful coalition desires to destroy Israel (83:1-4 ^b) and allies itself against God (83:5-8 ^c). Recalling the fate of others who came against Israel (83:9-12 ^d), the psalmist prays that the same will happen to these enemies (83:13-16 ^e) so that God will receive honor among them (83:17-18 ^f). It is unclear whether this psalm arose out of a specific historical instance of opposition by these nations, or if it is a poetic collage of nations representing Israel’s enemies.
Summary for Ps 83:1-4: 83:1-4 ^g The enemy has successfully intimidated God’s people, so the poet prays that the Lord will hear and act.