Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre;
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Interpretation
Sometimes God seems not to be concerned at the unjust treatment of his people. But then we may call upon him, as the psalmist here.
Glossary
- Amalek Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Ain el Qudeirat.
- Ammon Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Amman.
- Gebal Place
- A line (or natural boundary, as a mountain range). (1. ) A tract in the land of Edom south of the Dead Sea ( Ps. 83:7 ); now called Djebal. Modern identification: between the Dead Sea and Petra.
- Philistia Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Tel Ashkelon.
- Tyre Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tyre.