Psalms 83:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites; the people of Moab and the Hagarenes;

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This verse lists specific enemy nations and peoples who were joining together against Israel.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 83 is a psalm of Asaph, a plea for God to protect Israel from a coalition of enemy nations plotting against them during a time of historical conflict. This verse lists groups like Edom, the Ishmaelites, Moab, and the Hagarenes, who were ancient peoples descended from biblical figures such as Esau and Ishmael, and they often engaged in wars or rivalries with Israel as neighboring tribes. These references reflect the ongoing struggles Israel faced from surrounding regions in the Old Testament era.

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