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Psalms 60:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
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

Psalm 60 was written by King David during a time of military conflict with Israel's enemies, likely after a defeat in battle, as indicated in the biblical narrative. In this verse, David rhetorically asks who will help him conquer the strong city and lead him into Edom, a neighboring nation that often opposed Israel and represented a formidable threat. This reflects the historical struggles of ancient Israel to secure its borders, as detailed in accounts like 2 Samuel 8, where David waged wars against surrounding peoples.

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