Psa 83:9-18 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 83:9-18: 83:9-18 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 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 ). Barak’s coalition defeated Sisera and Jabin (Judg 4 ).

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cJudg 7:1–8:5►

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fJer 3:19►

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hIsa 17:13►

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‏ 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).