Psalm 83:8
“Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 83Meaning
The verse presents a wider alliance and closes the list of hostile powers.
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.