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A Vast and Vicious Alliance
Commentators explain that the "children of Lot" (the nations of Moab and Ammon) were the primary instigators of this attack. To bolster their forces, they enlisted the help of the powerful Assyrian empire. This verse completes a list of ten enemy nations that had completely surrounded Israel, creating a seemingly hopeless situation.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 83:8
18th Century
Theologian
Assur also is joined with them - Assyria. Assyria was on the northeast of Palestine. The conspirators had secured, it seems, the aid of this…
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 83:8
19th Century
Preacher
Here is a mention of the growing power of Assyria. What a host there was, what a band of enemies against God's people!
Oh, dear friends, I t…
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John Gill
On Psalms 83:8
17th Century
Pastor
Assur also is joined with them
Before mentioned, or Assyria, though at so great a distance from Israel, and unprovok…
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…