Psalm 83:7
“Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre;”
KJV
Read in Psalm 83Meaning
The catalogue intensifies the picture of encirclement while remaining historically and literarily situated.
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.