Psalms 83:10
Psalms 83:10 in Multiple Translations
who perished at Endor and became like dung on the ground.
Which perished at Endor: they became as dung for the earth.
Who perished at Endor, Who became as dung for the earth.
Who came to destruction at En-dor; their bodies became dust and waste.
They were destroyed at Endor and became like manure to fertilize the ground.
They perished at En-dor, and were dung for the earth.
They were destroyed at Endor, They were dung for the ground!
who perished at Endor, who became as dung for the earth.
Who perished at En-dor: they became as dung for the earth.
Behold, O God our protector: and look on the face of thy Christ.
You destroyed them at Endor town, and their corpses lay on the ground and decayed.
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Psalms 83:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עֲשֵֽׂה
לָ/הֶ֥ם
כְּ/מִדְיָ֑ן
כְּֽ/סִֽיסְרָ֥א
כְ֝/יָבִ֗ין
בְּ/נַ֣חַל
קִישֽׁוֹן
עֲשֵֽׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
לָ/הֶ֥ם
Prep | Suff
כְּ/מִדְיָ֑ן
Midyân
H4080
Midian
Prep | N-proper
כְּֽ/סִֽיסְרָ֥א
Çîyçᵉrâʼ
H5516
Sisera
Prep | N-proper
כְ֝/יָבִ֗ין
Yâbîyn
H2985
Jabin
Prep | N-proper
בְּ/נַ֣חַל
nachal
H5158
Brook
Prep | N-ms
קִישֽׁוֹן
Qîyshôwn
H7028
Kishon
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 83:10
עֲשֵֽׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
לָ/הֶ֥ם
""
Prep | Suff
כְּ/מִדְיָ֑ן
Midyân
H4080
"Midian"
Prep | N-proper
Refers to Midian, a son of Abraham, his country, and descendants, known for being a tribe that lived in the desert north of the Arabian peninsula.
Definition: § Midian or Midianite = "strife" the tribe descended from Midian inhabitant of the territory of the tribe descended from Midian; located principally in the desert north of the Arabian peninsula; land to which Moses went when he fled from Pharaoh
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: Midian, Midianite. See also: Genesis 25:2; Judges 7:1; Psalms 83:10.
כְּֽ/סִֽיסְרָ֥א
Çîyçᵉrâʼ
H5516
"Sisera"
Prep | N-proper
Sisera was a Canaanite king and general who was slain by Jael. His name means battle array and he is mentioned in the Bible as a conquering general under king Jabin of Hazor.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.53 § Sisera = "battle array" 1) the conquering general under king Jabin of Hazor and slain by Jael 2) ancestor of a family of temple slaves who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Sisera. See also: Judges 4:2; Judges 4:18; Psalms 83:10.
כְ֝/יָבִ֗ין
Yâbîyn
H2985
"Jabin"
Prep | N-proper
Jabin was the name of two Canaanite kings who lived before Israel's monarchy. One of them organized a confederacy against Joshua, while the other's general, Sisera, was defeated by Barak. The KJV translates it as 'Jabin'.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.4.2 § Jabin = "whom God observes" 1) a king of Hazor who organised a confederacy of the northern princes against Joshua; confederacy routed by the waters of Merom 2) another king of Hazor whose general, Sisera, was defeated by Barak
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Jabin. See also: Joshua 11:1; Judges 4:17; Psalms 83:10.
בְּ/נַ֣חַל
nachal
H5158
"Brook"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for a brook or stream, often referring to a small river or valley, is used in the Bible to describe natural landscapes, such as the Brook Kidron in 2 Samuel 15:23. It can also refer to a narrow valley or a shaft of a mine, emphasizing the idea of a flowing body of water.
Definition: palm-tree Another name of shi.chor (שִׁיחוֹר "Shihor" H7883G)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: brook, flood, river, stream, valley. See also: Genesis 26:17; 1 Kings 18:5; Psalms 18:5.
קִישֽׁוֹן
Qîyshôwn
H7028
"Kishon"
N-proper
Kishon is a river in central Palestine where the Israelites defeated Sisera and Elijah destroyed the prophets of Baal. The name Kishon means winding and it is mentioned in several biblical books. Kishon played a significant role in biblical history.
Definition: § Kishon = "winding" a river in central Palestine; scene of the defeat of Sisera by the Israelites in the time of the judges and the destruction of the prophets of Baal by Elijah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Kishon, Kison. See also: Judges 4:7; Judges 5:21; Psalms 83:10.
Study Notes — Psalms 83:10
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- Context
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- Psalms 83:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 83:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 83:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 83:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 83:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 83:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 83:10
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 83:10
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 83:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 83:10
- Sermons on Psalms 83:10
Context — O God, Be Not Silent
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, 12who said, “Let us possess for ourselves the pastures of God.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Zephaniah 1:17 | I will bring such distress on mankind that they will walk like the blind, because they have sinned against the LORD. Their blood will be poured out like dust and their flesh like dung. |
| 2 | Joshua 17:11 | Within Issachar and Asher, Manasseh was assigned Beth-shean, Ibleam, Dor (that is, Naphath), Endor, Taanach, and Megiddo, each with their surrounding settlements. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 28:7 | Then Saul said to his servants, “Find me a woman who is a medium, so I can go and consult her.” “There is a medium at Endor,” his servants replied. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 16:4 | “They will die from deadly diseases. They will not be mourned or buried, but will lie like dung on the ground. They will be finished off by sword and famine, and their corpses will become food for the birds of the air and beasts of the earth.” |
| 5 | Jeremiah 8:2 | They will be exposed to the sun and moon, and to all the host of heaven which they have loved, served, followed, consulted, and worshiped. Their bones will not be gathered up or buried, but will become like dung lying on the ground. |
| 6 | 2 Kings 9:37 | And Jezebel’s body will lie like dung in the field on the plot of ground at Jezreel, so that no one can say: This is Jezebel.’ ” |
Psalms 83:10 Summary
This verse is talking about how God defeated the Midianites, a group of people who opposed Him, and made them like dung on the ground, completely powerless and humiliated. This is a reminder of God's power and judgment on those who oppose Him, as seen in Deuteronomy 23:9-14 and Isaiah 5:24-25. Just like the Midianites, we can trust in God's power and sovereignty in our own lives, and remember that He is our rock and our salvation, as expressed in Psalms 62:1-2 and 2 Samuel 22:47. By trusting in God, we can overcome any challenge or opposition, just like the Israelites did with God's help in Exodus 14:13-14 and Joshua 10:11-14.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Endor in this verse?
Endor is a location where the Midianites were defeated, as recorded in Judges 7:22 and Psalms 83:9-10, and it serves as a reminder of God's power and judgment on those who oppose Him, similar to what is written in Deuteronomy 23:9-14.
Why are the defeated enemies compared to dung on the ground?
This comparison is meant to convey the complete destruction and humiliation of God's enemies, as also seen in Psalms 83:11-12, where their nobles are compared to Oreb and Zeeb, and is reminiscent of the fate of the wicked in Isaiah 5:24-25 and Malachi 4:1-3.
How does this verse relate to the larger context of Psalms 83?
This verse is part of a larger prayer for God's judgment on Israel's enemies, as seen in Psalms 83:1-8, and serves as a reminder of God's past victories over His enemies, such as in Exodus 14:13-14 and Joshua 10:11-14.
What can we learn from the fate of the Midianites in this verse?
The fate of the Midianites serves as a warning to all who oppose God and His people, as seen in Romans 11:22, and reminds us of the importance of trusting in God's power and sovereignty, as expressed in Proverbs 21:31 and Psalms 37:3-7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God's power and judgment in my own life, and how can I trust in His sovereignty in times of uncertainty?
- How can I apply the lesson of the Midianites' defeat to my own struggles with sin and opposition to God, as warned against in Galatians 6:7-8?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power and provision, rather than relying on my own strength, as encouraged in Philippians 4:13 and 2 Corinthians 12:9-10?
- How can I use this verse as a reminder to pray for God's protection and deliverance in my own life, as instructed in Psalms 121:1-2 and Matthew 7:7-8?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 83:10
Which perished at Endor,.... Aben Ezra and Kimchi understand this of the Midianites; but rather it is to be understood of Jabin and Sisera, and the army under them, who perished at this place, which
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 83:10
Which perished at Endor: they became as dung for the earth. Which perished at En-dor: they became as dung for the earth. En-dor is not mentioned in Judges as the scene of the overthrow of Midian.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 83:10
Which perished at En-dor: either, 1. The Midianites. Or rather, 2. Jabin and Sisera, who were overthrown near Taanach and Megiddo, , nigh unto which places was this En-dor, as appears from . They became as dung for the earth; they were trodden under foot, and their carcasses left unburied. Compare 16:4.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 83:10
Psalms 83:10 [Which] perished at Endor: they became [as] dung for the earth.Ver. 10. Which perished at Endor] A place in the tribe of Manasseh near unto that ancient river, the river Kison, Joshua 17:11 1 Samuel 28:7 They became as dunq] They lay unburied, rotted above ground, and were spread as compost upon soil.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 83:10
(10) En-dor.—This place, for which see 1 Samuel 28, is not mentioned in Judges 4, but is in the battle-field not far from the Taanach and Megiddo of Deborah’s song. (Robinson, iii. 224)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 83:10
Verse 10. Perished at En-dor] This refers to the defeat of the Midianites by Gideon, who were encamped in the valley of Jezreel, at the foot of Mount Gilboa, and near to Tabor, Judges 6:33; Judges 7:1, and consequently in the environs of En-dor. There Gideon attacked and defeated them; and, in various places during their flight, they were destroyed, and left to rot upon the earth. Judges 7:22-25.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 83:10
10. En-dor is not mentioned in the narrative of Judges, but it was situated in the same valley as Taanach and Megiddo, which are named in Judges 5:19, and is mentioned along with them in Joshua 17:11. as dung] Omit as. A contemptuous expression for the fate of un-buried corpses. Cp 2 Kings 9:37; Jeremiah 8:2; &c.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 83:10
Which perished at En-dor - Endor is not particularly mentioned in the history of the transaction in the book of Judges, but it is known that Endor was in the vicinity of Mount Tabor, and there is no
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 83:10
10. Which perished at Endor—The battle, which began at Kishon, reached its crisis at Endor, eight miles east, where the flight began.
Sermons on Psalms 83:10
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Social Conditions by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the alarming increase in the consumption of cigarettes and intoxicants, despite the efforts of reformers and prohibitionists, revealing the na |
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I Samuel 26:21 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith explores the life of Saul, emphasizing how despite his physical advantages and opportunities to lead God's people, he ultimately played the fool by failing to submit fu |