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Psalms 83:8 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Psalms 83:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 83 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah. holpen: Heb. been an arm to”
Psalms 83:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 83:8
Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah. The mention of Ashshur (אַשּׁוּר, Assyria) escalates the threat dramatically. Assyria was the ancient world's military superpower, eventually conquering the Northern Kingdom in 722 BC. The verb nilvah (נִלְוָה, "is joined") indicates Assyria allied with the coalition, adding imperial might to regional powers. Hayu zero'a livnei-Lot (הָיוּ זְרוֹעַ לִבְנֵי־לוֹט, "they have been an arm to the children of Lot") uses zero'a (זְרוֹעַ, "arm"), symbolizing military strength. Assyria provides muscle for Moab and Ammon's ambiti...
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Cross-References for Psalms 83:8
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“Don't bother Moab”
“and built Nineveh”
“and named him Moab. He is the father of the Moabites to this day.”
“be gracious to us. We have waited for you. Be our strength every morning”
“that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.”
“and Dedan. The sons of Dedan were Asshurim”