Psalms 83:7. Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek;
All these were hereditary enemies of Israel, Amalek especially so, for God had determined that there should be war with Amalek throughout all generations.
Psalms 83:7. The Philistines -
These were the old enemies of Israel. Remember how Samson fought with them, and what tugs of war David had with them.
Psalms 83:7. With the inhabitants of Tyre;
What were they about in warring against God’s people? They were merchants, shippers. Yes; but it sometimes happens that, when worldly craft is in danger, men of trade and commerce can be as bitter against true religion as anybody else.
Psalms 83:7. Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek;
All these were hereditary enemies of Israel, Amalek especially so, for God had determined that there should be war with Amalek throughout all generations.
Psalms 83:7. The Philistines -
These were the old enemies of Israel. Remember how Samson fought with them, and what tugs of war David had with them.
Psalms 83:7. With the inhabitants of Tyre;
What were they about in warring against God’s people? They were merchants, shippers. Yes; but it sometimes happens that, when worldly craft is in danger, men of trade and commerce can be as bitter against true religion as anybody else.