Rebuke the company of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls, with the calves of the people, till every one submit himself with pieces of silver: scatter thou the people that delight in war.
Rebuke the army of warriors, the crowd of powerful leaders, along with their followers among the nations, until each one surrenders and brings tribute of silver: scatter the people who love war.
The writer is asking God to defeat warlike nations and their armies, making them surrender and bring tribute until those who love violence are scattered.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 68 is a psalm attributed to King David, likely written during a time of military conflict in ancient Israel, celebrating God's power and deliverance in battles against enemies. The verse uses vivid poetic imagery, such as spearmen and bulls, to symbolize aggressive nations or tribes that opposed Israel, calling for God to subdue them and demand tribute as a sign of submission. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's protection over His people amidst the wars and power struggles in the ancient Near East.
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