Psalms 83:9
Psalms 83:9 in Multiple Translations
Do to them as You did to Midian, as to Sisera and Jabin at the River Kishon,
Do unto them as unto the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the brook of Kison:
Do thou unto them as unto Midian, As to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the river Kishon;
Do to them what you did to the Midianites; what you did to Sisera and Jabin, at the stream of Kishon:
Do to them what you did to Midian, what you did to Sisera and Jabin at the Kishon River.
Doe thou to them as vnto the Midianites: as to Sisera and as to Iabin at the riuer of Kishon.
Do to them as [to] Midian, As [to] Sisera, as [to] Jabin, at the stream Kishon.
Do to them as you did to Midian, as to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the river Kishon;
Do to them as to the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the brook of Kison:
O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob.
God, do to those people things like you did to the Midian people-group, like you did to Sisera and Jabin at Kishon River.
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Psalms 83:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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גַּם
אַ֭שּׁוּר
נִלְוָ֣ה
עִמָּ֑/ם
הָ֤י֥וּ
זְר֖וֹעַ
לִ/בְנֵי
ל֣וֹט
סֶֽלָה
גַּם
gam
H1571
also
DirObjM
אַ֭שּׁוּר
ʼAshshûwr
H804
Asshur
N-proper
נִלְוָ֣ה
lâvâh
H3867
to join
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
עִמָּ֑/ם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
הָ֤י֥וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
זְר֖וֹעַ
zᵉrôwaʻ
H2220
arm
N-cs
לִ/בְנֵי
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
ל֣וֹט
Lôwṭ
H3876
Lot
N-proper
סֶֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
Selah
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 83:9
גַּם
gam
H1571
"also"
DirObjM
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike
Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.
אַ֭שּׁוּר
ʼAshshûwr
H804
"Asshur"
N-proper
Asshur was the second son of Shem and the ancestor of the Assyrians, mentioned in Genesis 10:22. The name Asshur means 'a step'.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.22; son of: Shem (H8035); brother of: Elam (H5867C), Arpachshad (H0775), Lud (H3865) and Aram (H0758) § Asshur or Assyria = "a step" 1) the second son of Shem, eponymous ancestor of the Assyrians 2) the people of Assyria 3) the nation, Assyria 4) the land, Assyria or Asshur
Usage: Occurs in 138 OT verses. KJV: Asshur, Assur, Assyria, Assyrians. See H838 (אָשֻׁר). See also: Genesis 2:14; Isaiah 7:20; Psalms 83:9.
נִלְוָ֣ה
lâvâh
H3867
"to join"
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to borrow or lend, implying a sense of obligation, as seen in various Bible translations, including abide with or join self.
Definition: 1) to join, be joined 1a) (Qal) to join, be joined, attend 1b) (Niphal) to join oneself to, be joined unto
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: abide with, borrow(-er), cleave, join (self), lend(-er). See also: Genesis 29:34; Psalms 112:5; Psalms 37:21.
עִמָּ֑/ם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
הָ֤י֥וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
זְר֖וֹעַ
zᵉrôwaʻ
H2220
"arm"
N-cs
The Hebrew word for arm refers to the arm as stretched out, symbolizing strength, force, or power, as seen in the KJV translations of arm, mighty, and strength.
Definition: 1) arm, forearm, shoulder, strength 1a) arm 1b) arm (as symbol of strength) 1c) forces (political and military) 1d) shoulder (of animal sacrificed)
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: arm, [phrase] help, mighty, power, shoulder, strength. See also: Genesis 49:24; Proverbs 31:17; Psalms 10:15.
לִ/בְנֵי
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
ל֣וֹט
Lôwṭ
H3876
"Lot"
N-proper
Lot was Abraham's nephew, who settled in Sodom and was later rescued by God. His name means covering and he is an important figure in the book of Genesis, particularly in chapters 11-14.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.27; son of: Haran (H2039); brother of: Milcah (H4435) and Iscah (H3252); father of: daughter1_of_Lot (H3876H), daughter2_of_Lot (H3876I), Moab (H4124H), Ben-ammi (H1151) Also named: Lōt (Λώτ "Lot" G3091) § Lot = "covering" son of Haran and Abraham's nephew who settled in Sodom and was delivered from its destruction by God
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: Lot. See also: Genesis 11:27; Genesis 19:5; Psalms 83:9.
סֶֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
"Selah"
Part
Selah is a musical term in the Bible that signals a pause or interruption in the music, like a rest in a song, often used in Psalms. It is a technical term that sets a moment for reflection and contemplation, as seen in Psalm 3:2.
Definition: § 1) to lift up, exalt 1a) Selah 1a1) a technical musical term probably showing accentuation, pause, interruption
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: Selah. See also: Psalms 3:3; Psalms 62:5; Psalms 3:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 83:9
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- Context
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- Psalms 83:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 83:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 83:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 83:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 83:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 83:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 83:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 83:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 83:9
- Sermons on Psalms 83:9
Context — O God, Be Not Silent
7of Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, of Philistia with the people of Tyre.
8Even Assyria has joined them, lending strength to the sons of Lot. Selah
9Do to them as You did to Midian, as to Sisera and Jabin at the River Kishon,
10who perished at Endor and became like dung on the ground. 11Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb, and all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna,Cross References
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| 1 | Judges 4:15–24 | And in front of him the LORD routed with the sword Sisera, all his charioteers, and all his army. Sisera abandoned his chariot and fled on foot. Then Barak pursued the chariots and army as far as Harosheth-hagoyim, and the whole army of Sisera fell by the sword; not a single man was left. Meanwhile, Sisera had fled on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, because there was peace between Jabin king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. Jael went out to greet Sisera and said to him, “Come in, my lord. Come in with me. Do not be afraid.” So he entered her tent, and she covered him with a blanket. Sisera said to her, “Please give me a little water to drink, for I am thirsty.” So she opened a container of milk, gave him a drink, and covered him again. “Stand at the entrance to the tent,” he said, “and if anyone comes and asks you, ‘Is there a man here?’ say, ‘No.’” But as he lay sleeping from exhaustion, Heber’s wife Jael took a tent peg, grabbed a hammer, and went silently to Sisera. She drove the peg through his temple and into the ground, and he died. When Barak arrived in pursuit of Sisera, Jael went out to greet him and said to him, “Come, and I will show you the man you are seeking.” So he went in with her, and there lay Sisera dead, with a tent peg through his temple. On that day God subdued Jabin king of Canaan before the Israelites. And the hand of the Israelites grew stronger and stronger against Jabin king of Canaan until they destroyed him. |
| 2 | Isaiah 9:4 | For as in the day of Midian You have shattered the yoke of their burden, the bar across their shoulders, and the rod of their oppressor. |
| 3 | Judges 5:21 | The River Kishon swept them away, the ancient river, the River Kishon. March on, O my soul, in strength! |
| 4 | Judges 7:1–25 | Early in the morning Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the men with him camped beside the spring of Harod. And the camp of Midian was north of them in the valley near the hill of Moreh. Then the LORD said to Gideon, “You have too many people for Me to deliver Midian into their hands, lest Israel glorify themselves over Me, saying, ‘My own hand has saved me.’ Now, therefore, proclaim in the hearing of the people: ‘Whoever is fearful and trembling may turn back and leave Mount Gilead.’” So twenty-two thousand of them turned back, but ten thousand remained. Then the LORD said to Gideon, “There are still too many people. Take them down to the water, and I will sift them for you there. If I say to you, ‘This one shall go with you,’ he shall go. But if I say, ‘This one shall not go with you,’ he shall not go.” So Gideon brought the people down to the water, and the LORD said to him, “Separate those who lap the water with their tongues like a dog from those who kneel to drink.” And the number of those who lapped the water with their hands to their mouths was three hundred men; all the others knelt to drink. Then the LORD said to Gideon, “With the three hundred men who lapped the water I will save you and deliver the Midianites into your hand. But all the others are to go home.” So Gideon sent the rest of the Israelites to their tents but kept the three hundred men, who took charge of the provisions and rams’ horns of the others. And the camp of Midian lay below him in the valley. That night the LORD said to Gideon, “Get up and go down against the camp, for I have delivered it into your hand. But if you are afraid to do so, then go down to the camp with your servant Purah and listen to what they are saying. Then your hands will be strengthened to attack the camp.” So he went with Purah his servant to the outposts where armed men were guarding the camp. Now the Midianites, Amalekites, and all the other people of the east had settled in the valley like a swarm of locusts, and their camels were as countless as the sand on the seashore. And as Gideon arrived, a man was telling his friend about a dream. “Behold, I had a dream,” he said, “and I saw a loaf of barley bread come tumbling into the Midianite camp. It struck the tent so hard that the tent overturned and collapsed.” His friend replied: “This is nothing less than the sword of Gideon son of Joash, the Israelite. God has delivered Midian and the whole camp into his hand.” When Gideon heard the dream and its interpretation, he bowed in worship. He returned to the camp of Israel and said, “Get up, for the LORD has delivered the camp of Midian into your hand.” And he divided the three hundred men into three companies and gave each man a ram’s horn in one hand and a large jar in the other, containing a torch. “Watch me and do as I do,” Gideon said. “When I come to the outskirts of the camp, do exactly as I do. When I and all who are with me blow our horns, then you are also to blow your horns from all around the camp and shout, ‘For the LORD and for Gideon!’” Gideon and the hundred men with him reached the outskirts of the camp at the beginning of the middle watch, just after the changing of the guard. They blew their horns and broke the jars that were in their hands. The three companies blew their horns and shattered their jars. Holding the torches in their left hands and the horns in their right hands, they shouted, “A sword for the LORD and for Gideon!” Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran. And when the three hundred rams’ horns sounded, the LORD set all the men in the camp against one another with their swords. The army fled to Beth-shittah toward Zererah as far as the border of Abel-meholah near Tabbath. Then the men of Israel were called out from Naphtali, Asher, and all Manasseh, and they pursued the Midianites. Gideon sent messengers throughout the hill country of Ephraim to say, “Come down against the Midianites and seize the waters of the Jordan ahead of them as far as Beth-barah.” So all the men of Ephraim were called out, and they captured the waters of the Jordan as far as Beth-barah. They also captured Oreb and Zeeb, the two princes of Midian; and they killed Oreb at the rock of Oreb and Zeeb at the winepress of Zeeb. So they pursued the Midianites and brought the heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gideon on the other side of the Jordan. |
| 5 | Isaiah 10:26 | And the LORD of Hosts will brandish a whip against them, as when He struck Midian at the rock of Oreb. He will raise His staff over the sea, as He did in Egypt. |
| 6 | Judges 4:7 | And I will draw out Sisera the commander of Jabin’s army, his chariots, and his troops to the River Kishon, and I will deliver him into your hand.’” |
| 7 | Numbers 31:7–8 | Then they waged war against Midian, as the LORD had commanded Moses, and they killed every male. Among the slain were Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba—the five kings of Midian. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword. |
Psalms 83:9 Summary
This verse is a prayer asking God to give the Israelites victory over their enemies, just like He did in the past when He defeated Midian, Sisera, and Jabin at the River Kishon, as seen in Judges 4 and 7. The psalmist is remembering how God was powerful and faithful in the past, and is asking Him to do the same thing again. This is a great example of how we can use our memories of God's past faithfulness to trust in Him for the present and future, as seen in Psalm 77:11 and Isaiah 46:9. By looking back at what God has done, we can have confidence that He will continue to be faithful and give us victory over our enemies, as promised in Romans 8:37.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the historical context of the Midian, Sisera, and Jabin references in Psalms 83:9?
The Midian, Sisera, and Jabin references in Psalms 83:9 are from the book of Judges, specifically Judges 4:7 and Judges 7:1-25, where God gave the Israelites victory over these enemies.
Why does the psalmist ask God to treat the enemies the same way as Midian, Sisera, and Jabin?
The psalmist asks God to treat the enemies the same way as Midian, Sisera, and Jabin because he remembers how God gave the Israelites victory over these enemies in the past, as seen in Judges 4:15 and Judges 7:22, and he wants God to do the same thing again.
What is the significance of the River Kishon in Psalms 83:9?
The River Kishon is significant because it was the site of a great victory for the Israelites over the Canaanites, as seen in Judges 4:13 and Judges 5:21, and the psalmist is asking God to repeat that kind of victory.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Psalm?
This verse is part of a larger prayer in Psalm 83, where the psalmist is asking God to protect the Israelites from their enemies, and is using historical examples of God's power and deliverance, such as Exodus 15:6, to encourage God to act on their behalf.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has given you victory over your enemies, and how can you remember those times when you face new challenges?
- How can you, like the psalmist, use your memory of God's past faithfulness to encourage yourself to trust in Him for the present and future?
- What are some 'rivers of Kishon' in your life, where God has given you a great victory, and how can you use those experiences to trust in Him for future victories?
- In what ways can you, like the psalmist, ask God to treat your enemies with the same power and justice that He has shown in the past, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 83:9
Do unto them as unto the Midianites,.... In the times of Gideon, who destroyed one another, trod in whose destruction the hand of the Lord was very visible, Jude 7:20, and much in the same manner was
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 83:9
Do unto them as unto the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the brook of Kison: Do unto them as unto the Midianites - overthrown by mutual destruction, Gideon leading 300 men of Israel (Judges 7:22 : cf.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 83:9
Psalms 83:9 Do unto them as [unto] the Midianites; as [to] Sisera, as [to] Jabin, at the brook of Kison:Ver. 9. Do unto them as unto the Midianites] And how that was, see Judges 6:1-40; Judges 7:1-25; Judges 8:1-21. Preces sunt bombardae et instrumenta bellica Christianorum saith Luther.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 83:9
(9-12) For the historical allusion see references in margin. The splendid victories of Barak and Gideon were the constant theme of poets and prophets when trying to encourage their own generation by the examples of the past. (See Isaiah 9:4; Isaiah 10:26; Habakkuk 3:7.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 83:9
Verse 9. Do unto them as unto the Midianites] Who were utterly defeated by Gideon, Judges 7:21-22. As to Sisera] Captain of the army of Jabin, king of Canaan, who was totally defeated by Deborah and Barak, near Mount Tabor, by the river Kishon; and himself, after having fled from the battle, slain by Jael, the wife of Heber, the Kenite. See Judges 4:15, &c.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 83:9
9–12. Prayer for their destruction as the Canaanites were destroyed by Deborah and Barak, and the Midianites by Gideon.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 83:9
Do unto them as unto the Midianites - That is, Let them be overthrown and destroyed as the Midianites were. The reference here is to the complete overthrow of the Midianites, as related in Num. 31.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 83:9
9. Do unto them—The thing they proposed to do to Judah is imprecated on them. The issue of the war was the question of national existence. Let God arbitrate, and give this boon only to the innocent party.
Sermons on Psalms 83:9
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Trodden Down Strength by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the theme of spiritual warfare in his sermon 'Trodden Down Strength,' drawing inspiration from Judges 5:21. He encourages believers to march on with coura |
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Gideon #2: The Preeminence of the Lord Jesus Christ by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Gideon from the book of Judges in the Bible. The main theme is the preeminence of Christ and the invitation for believers to co |
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Gideon's Defeat Over the Midianites by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith of Calvary Chapel, Costa Mesa, California, leads a verse-by-verse study through the Bible. He focuses on Gideon's defeat over the Midianites as d |
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(Gaining God's Approval) 1. Called, Chosen and Faithful by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the distinction between being accepted by God and being approved by God, emphasizing the importance of being faithful over just being called or chosen. He hi |
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The Faithful Remnant by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the importance of being called, chosen, and faithful disciples of Jesus, highlighting the overcomers mentioned in the book of Revelation who have been tested |
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The Sword of the Word, and Prayer by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the critical role of prayer and the Word of God as the primary weapons against the enemy's strategies, drawing from the biblical accounts of Saul and Jo |
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Morale by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks preaches on the story of Gideon, emphasizing the importance of morale in spiritual warfare. The reduction of Gideon's army by the Lord was to ensure a certain qual |