KJV ORIGINAL
Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Who will bring me into the fortified city? Who will guide me into Edom?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God who will help him conquer the well-defended enemy territory of Edom.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time when David was fighting wars on multiple fronts, including conflicts with Edom, Israel's neighbor to the southeast. Edom had strong, mountainous fortifications that made it difficult to conquer, and David is acknowledging that he needs divine help to succeed in this military campaign.
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