Psalm 83:6 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 83:1-8

The Israel of God were now in danger, and fear, and great distress, and yet their prayer is called, A song or psalm; for singing psalms is not unseasonable, no, not when the harps are hung upon the willow-trees. I. The psalmist here begs of God to appear on the behalf of his injured threatened people (Ps. 83:1): ?Keep not thou silence, O God! but give judgment for us against those that do us an apparent wrong.? Thus Jehoshaphat prayed upon occasion of that invasion (2 Chron. 20:11), Behold,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 83:6

The tabernacles of Edom , &c.; Or the Idumeans, as the Targum; the posterity of Esau, who, with the rest that joined with them, hereafter mentioned, and made the confederate army, brought their tents with them, pitched them, and encamped in them against Israel: and the Ishmaelites ; or Arabians, as the Targum, who descended from Ishmael, the son of Abraham: of Moab, and the Hagarenes ; the Moabites, who sprung from Lot by one of his daughters, in an incestuous way; and the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 83:6

The tabernacles of Edom - The tents of these different people are seen in the grand encampment. Tents are probably mentioned because it seas the custom of some of these people, particularly the lshmaelites, to live a migratory or wandering life; having no fixed habitation, but always abiding in tents. Their posterity remain to the present day, and act and live in the same manner. Hagarenes - These people dwelt on the east of Gilead; and were nearly destroyed in the days of Saul, being... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 83:1-18

Metrically, the psalm divides into four strophes, three of four verses each, and one (the last) of six. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 83:1-18

Soul spoilers. Dismissing from our consideration the probable historical occasion of this psalm (for which see 2 Chronicles 20:1-37 .), we take it as a vivid representation of the enemies and destroyers of the soul. Now— I. THERE ARE SUCH . Whoever yet sought to live the Divine life, and to walk with God in faithful obedience, that did not speedily find out that there were enemies of his soul such as are set forth here? For see— II. THEIR CHARACTERISTICS . 1 . ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 83:1-18

What God is to his people. The following general truths may be gathered up from this psalm. I. THAT SOMETIMES THE CHURCH OF GOD IS THREATENED BY A COMBINATION OF MANY DANGERS . As now—by science, philosophy, historical criticism, the spirit of commerce and the spirit of mammon, and what is called a worldly spirit. II. GOD AND HIS PEOPLE ARE ONE . ( Psalms 83:5 .) 1 . One in the closest relation. Father and children; Redeemer and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 83:6

The tabernacles of Edom . Edom was always among the bitterest of Israel's enemies, and naturally took a part in almost every combination that was made against them. Though sometimes subjugated ( 2 Samuel 8:14 ; 1 Kings 11:15 , 1 Kings 11:16 ), it continued hostile during the whole period of Israelite and Jewish history. Hence the constant denunciations of the prophets ( Isaiah 11:14 ; Jeremiah 27:3 ; Jeremiah 49:7-22 ; Ezekiel 25:12-14 ; Joel 3:19 ; Amos 9:12 ; Obadiah... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 83:6

The tabernacles of Edom - The tents of Edom; meaning here, the dwellers in those tents, that is, the Edomites. The word tabernacles or tents does not necessarily imply that the nation then led a wandering life, for the word came to signify in process of time a dwelling-place, or a habitation. The Edomites were not, in fact, a roving and wandering people, but a people of fixed boundaries. In early periods, however, like most ancient people, they doubtless dwelt in tents. Edom, or Idumea, was... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 83:6-8

Psalms 83:6-8. The tabernacles of Edom Called the children of Seir, 2 Chronicles 20:0. He says the tabernacles of Edom, from the custom of these Arabians to live in tents all the year long; encamping sometimes in one place and sometimes in another, as they found convenience for themselves and their cattle, a custom retained by their descendants even to this day. And the Ishmaelites Some of the posterity of Ishmael, called by their father’s name, as others of them are supposed by many... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 83:1-18

Psalms Opposition to God’s just rulePsalms 82:0 is written against all those who act unjustly in their position as God’s representatives in administering justice. They are even called gods (v. 1,6; cf. John 10:34; Romans 13:1,Romans 13:4,Romans 13:6). However, instead of rescuing the helpless poor from the powerful rich who enslave them, they show favour to those with influence and money (82:1-4). Because they are blind to all justice, truth and mercy, there is no stability in society (5). They... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 83:1-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 83:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 83:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 83:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 83:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 83:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 83:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 83:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 83:6-8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 83:1-18

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