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 lead me into Edom?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking God who will help him conquer the heavily defended enemy territory of Edom.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of ancient Israel, King David wrote this psalm as a plea for God's help during military conflicts, drawing from earlier psalms like Psalm 60. He is referring to the fortified cities of Edom, a rival nation south of Judah that had ongoing hostilities with Israel, as seen in David's conquests recorded in 2 Samuel 8. This verse highlights David's dependence on God for victory in battle rather than human might alone.
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