Psalm 83:6
“The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes;”
KJV
Read in Psalm 83Meaning
The list belongs to the psalm’s ancient geopolitical world and should not be mapped simplistically onto present-day peoples.
A coalition gathers in common purpose
The poet names the surrounding peoples and powers joined in the conspiracy.
Read carefully
Psalm 83 is an ancient prayer to God and does not authorize private revenge, ethnic hatred, or political violence.
Reflection
Bring the threat before God and pursue just, non-retaliatory action.