1 Psa 83:1-18. Of Asaph - (See on Psa 74:1, title). The historical occasion is probably that of 2Ch 20:1, 2Ch 20:2 (compare Psa 47:1-9; Psa 48:1-14). After a general petition, the craft and rage of the combined enemies are described, God's former dealings recited, and a like summary and speedy destruction on them is invoked. God addressed as indifferent (compare Psa 35:22; Psa 39:12). be not still - literally, "not quiet," as opposed to action.
2 thine enemies - as well as ours (Psa 74:23; Isa 37:23).
4 from being a nation - utter destruction (Isa 7:8; Isa 23:1). Israel - here used for Judah, having been the common name.
5 they have consulted - with heart, or cordially. together - all alike.
6 tabernacles - for people (Psa 78:67). they - all these united with the children of Lot, or Ammonites and Moabites (compare 2Ch 20:1).
9 Compare the similar fate of these (2Ch 20:23) with that of the foes mentioned in Jdg 7:22, here referred to. They destroyed one another (Jdg 4:6-24; Jdg 7:25). Human remains form manure (compare 2Ki 9:37; Jer 9:22).
12 The language of the invaders. houses - literally, "residences," enclosures, as for flocks (Psa 65:12). of God - as the proprietors of the land (2Ch 20:11; Isa 14:25).
13 like a wheel - or, whirling of any light thing (Isa 17:13), as stubble or chaff (Psa 1:4).
14 Pursue them to an utter destruction.
16 that they may seek - or as Psa 83:18, supply "men," since Psa 83:17, Psa 83:18 amplify the sentiment of Psa 83:16, expressing more fully the measure of destruction, and the lesson of God's being and perfections (compare 2Ch 20:29) taught to all men.
God addressed as indifferent (compare Psa 35:22; Psa 39:12).
be not still - literally, "not quiet," as opposed to action.
2 thine enemies - as well as ours (Psa 74:23; Isa 37:23).
3 hidden ones - whom God specially protects (Psa 27:5; Psa 91:1).
4 from being a nation - utter destruction (Isa 7:8; Isa 23:1).
Israel - here used for Judah, having been the common name.
5 they have consulted - with heart, or cordially.
together - all alike.
6 tabernacles - for people (Psa 78:67).
they - all these united with the children of Lot, or Ammonites and Moabites (compare 2Ch 20:1).
9 Compare the similar fate of these (2Ch 20:23) with that of the foes mentioned in Jdg 7:22, here referred to. They destroyed one another (Jdg 4:6-24; Jdg 7:25). Human remains form manure (compare 2Ki 9:37; Jer 9:22).
12 The language of the invaders.
houses - literally, "residences," enclosures, as for flocks (Psa 65:12).
of God - as the proprietors of the land (2Ch 20:11; Isa 14:25).
13 like a wheel - or, whirling of any light thing (Isa 17:13), as stubble or chaff (Psa 1:4).
14 Pursue them to an utter destruction.
16 that they may seek - or as Psa 83:18, supply "men," since Psa 83:17, Psa 83:18 amplify the sentiment of Psa 83:16, expressing more fully the measure of destruction, and the lesson of God's being and perfections (compare 2Ch 20:29) taught to all men.