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A Diverse and United Enemy
The psalm lists a coalition of Israel's historical enemies. Commentators note the diversity of this alliance, including relatives (Ammon), ancient foes (Amalek), coastal powers (Philistines), and even commercial cities like Tyre. Their unity in hatred, driven by various motives from ancient grudges to threatened business interests, was meant to completely surround and destroy God's people.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 83:7
18th Century
Theologian
Gebal - The Gebal referred to here was probably the same as Gebalene, the mountainous tract inhabited by the Edomites, extending from the De…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 83:6–8
19th Century
Bishop
In the enumeration of the confederate powers, the psalmist seems to follow a geographical order. He first glances southwards and eastwards, then tu…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 83:7
19th Century
Preacher
Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek;
All these were hereditary enemies of Israel, Amalek especially so, for God had determined that there s…
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John Gill
On Psalms 83:7
17th Century
Pastor
Gebal
Gubleans, or Gebalites, as the Targum; the same with Giblites, (Joshua 23:5) ([Reference 1 Kings 5…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 83:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Sometimes God seems not to be concerned about the unjust treatment of His people. But then we may call upon Him, as the psalmist does here.
A…