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Psalms 83:11

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Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb; Yes, all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna;

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The psalm names Israel’s surrounding enemies—from Edom, Moab, Ammon, and Philistia to Tyre and Asshur—while recalling earlier victories at En-dor by the Kishon over Midianite leaders. Their varied locations around Canaan underscore a broad coalition opposing God’s people and the psalmist’s appeal for God’s decisive judgment.

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Psalms 83:11 mentions Amalek, Ammon, Asshur, Edom, En-dor, Gebal, Kishon, Midian, Moab, Philistia and Tyre.

Amalek · Someone35
Ammon · Berthold Werner
Asshur · Véronique Dauge
Edom · Uri

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