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Who perished at Endor, Who became as dung for the earth.

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A Graphic Historical Defeat

Commentators explain that this verse refers to the historical defeat of Israel's enemies, likely Sisera's army, near Endor. The graphic phrase "became as dung for the earth" illustrates their complete and humiliating destruction, with their unburied bodies left to decompose and fertilize the soil, serving as a stark reminder of the fate of those who oppose God.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 83:10

18th Century

Theologian

Which perished at En-dor - Endor is not particularly mentioned in the historical account in the book of Judges, but it is known tha…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 83:10

19th Century

Bishop

En-dor.—This place, for which refer to 1 Samuel 28:0, is not mentioned in Judges 4:0, but is in the battlefield not fa…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 83:9–10

19th Century

Preacher

In those great battles, the enemies of the Lord and His people were utterly cut in pieces. Though they were mighty men, they left their corpses to …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 83:10

17th Century

Pastor

Which perished at Endor
Aben Ezra and Kimchi understand this of the Midianites; but rather it is to be understood of Jabin and…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 83:9–18

17th Century

Minister

All who oppose the kingdom of Christ can read their doom here. God is still the same as He always was: the same to His people, and the same against…