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; as to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the brook of Kison:" - Psalms 83:9
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What does Psalms 83:9 mean?

Psalms 83:9 (KJV) states, "Do unto them as unto the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the brook of Kison." This verse is part of a larger Psalm that focuses on the plea of the psalmist for God to intervene and bring justice to the enemies of Israel. The verses leading up…

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Prayer for Justice: A Reflection on Psalms 83:9

As we turn our attention to Psalms 83:9, we reflect on the gravity of the context surrounding this verse, which states: "Do unto them as unto the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the brook of Kison." This text is a poignant request for divine justice and a reminder of…

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A Prayer for Justice and Deliverance

O Sovereign Lord, hear me as I come before Your majestic throne, seeking Your face and interceding for justice in a world overshadowed by turmoil and strife. As I reflect on the words from Psalm 83:9, "Do unto them as unto the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the brook…

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Psalms 83:9 - "Do unto them as unto the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the brook of Kison:"
"Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre;" - Psalms 83:7
"As the fire burneth a wood, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire;" - Psalms 83:14
Psalms 83:7 - "Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre;"
Psalms 83:6 - "The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes;"
Psalms 83:10 - "Which perished at En-dor: they became as dung for the earth."
Psalms 83:5 - "For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against thee:"
Psalms 83:14 - "As the fire burneth a wood, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire;"
Psalms 83:8 - "Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah."
Psalms 83:13 - "O my God, make them like a wheel; as the stubble before the wind."
Psalms 83:16 - "Fill their faces with shame; that they may seek thy name, O LORD."
Psalms 83:12 - "Who said, Let us take to ourselves the houses of God in possession."
Psalms 83:11 - "Make their nobles like Oreb, and like Zeeb: yea, all their princes as Zebah, and as Zalmunna:"
Psalms 83:17 - "Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish:"
"O my God, make them like a wheel; as the stubble before the wind." - Psalms 83:13
"The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes;" - Psalms 83:6
Psalms 83:15 - "So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with thy storm."
Psalms 83:3 - "They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones."
Psalms 83:1 - "Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God."
"Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God." - Psalms 83:1
"Make their nobles like Oreb, and like Zeeb: yea, all their princes as Zebah, and as Zalmunna:" - Psalms 83:11
Psalms 119:83 - "For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes."
Psalms 83:18 - "That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth."
"Which perished at En-dor: they became as dung for the earth." - Psalms 83:10
Psalms 83:4 - "They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance."
"For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate against thee:" - Psalms 83:5
Psalms 83:2 - "For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head." The image should not depict explicit or offensive content but be symbolic.
"Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah." - Psalms 83:8
"Who said, Let us take to ourselves the houses of God in possession." - Psalms 83:12