Psalms 83:9-18
Summary for Ps 83:9-18: 83:9-18 a The psalmist prays that God will miraculously destroy the new coalition as he did three other enemies; doing so would bring him glory.Summary for Ps 83:9-11: 83:9-11 b The Midianites, ruled by Zebah and Zalmunna and led by Oreb and Zeeb, were Israel’s enemy in the days of Gideon (Judg 7:1–8:5 c). Barak’s coalition defeated Sisera and Jabin (Judg 4 d).
83:12 e The coalition’s motivation for wiping out Israel was to acquire the land (see Jer 3:19 f).
83:13 g tumbleweed ... chaff: This dry plant material easily blows away (see Isa 17:13 h).
Summary for Ps 83:14-15: 83:14-15 i fire ... fierce storm ... tempest: These are images of God’s manifestation in judgment (see Isa 29:6 j).
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