a83:9-18
b83:9-11
cJudg 7:1–8:5
dJudg 4
e83:12
fJer 3:19
g83:13
hIsa 17:13
i83:14-15
jIsa 29:6

‏ 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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