Psalm 83:7
New International Version
Byblos, Ammon and Amalek, Philistia, with the people of Tyre.

New Living Translation
Gebalites, Ammonites, and Amalekites; and people from Philistia and Tyre.

English Standard Version
Gebal and Ammon and Amalek, Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre;

Berean Standard Bible
of Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, of Philistia with the people of Tyre.

King James Bible
Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre;

New King James Version
Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek; Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre;

New American Standard Bible
Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre;

NASB 1995
Gebal and Ammon and Amalek, Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre;

NASB 1977
Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre;

Legacy Standard Bible
Gebal and Ammon and Amalek, Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre;

Amplified Bible
Gebal and Ammon and Amalek, Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre.

Christian Standard Bible
Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre.

American Standard Version
Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre:

Contemporary English Version
Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek; Philistia and Phoenicia.

English Revised Version
Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, Philistia, along with those who live in Tyre.

Good News Translation
the people of Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, and of Philistia and Tyre.

International Standard Version
Gebal, Ammon, Amalek, Philistia, and the inhabitants of Tyre.

Majority Standard Bible
of Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, of Philistia with the people of Tyre.

NET Bible
Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, Philistia and the inhabitants of Tyre.

New Heart English Bible
Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek; Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre;

Webster's Bible Translation
Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre;

World English Bible
Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek; Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek, Philistia with inhabitants of Tyre,

Young's Literal Translation
Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek, Philistia with inhabitants of Tyre,

Smith's Literal Translation
Gebal and Ammon and Amalek; the rovers with the inhabitants of Tyre;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Gebal, and Ammon and Amalec: the Philistines, with the inhabitants of Tyre.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek, the foreigners among the inhabitants of Tyre.

New American Bible
Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, Philistia and the inhabitants of Tyre.

New Revised Standard Version
Gebal and Ammon and Amalek, Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The people of the region of Ammon and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The borders of Ammon and of Amalek and of the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tsur.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalec; the Philistines also, with them that dwell at Tyre.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Do Not Be Still, O God
6the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites, 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…

Cross References
Judges 6:3
Whenever the Israelites planted their crops, the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east would come up and invade them,

Judges 8:24
Then he added, “Let me make a request of you, that each of you give me an earring from his plunder.” (For the enemies had gold earrings because they were Ishmaelites.)

1 Chronicles 5:10
During the days of Saul they waged war against the Hagrites, who were defeated at their hands, and they occupied the dwellings of the Hagrites throughout the region east of Gilead.

1 Chronicles 5:19-20
They waged war against the Hagrites, as well as Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. / And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers.

Isaiah 9:12
Aram from the east and Philistia from the west have devoured Israel with open mouths. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised.

Isaiah 11:14
They will swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines to the west; together they will plunder the sons of the east. They will lay their hands on Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be subject to them.

Jeremiah 49:28-33
Concerning Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor, which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon defeated, this is what the LORD says: “Rise up, advance against Kedar, and destroy the people of the east! / They will take their tents and flocks, their tent curtains and all their goods. They will take their camels for themselves. They will shout to them: ‘Terror is on every side!’ / Run! Escape quickly! Lie low, O residents of Hazor,” declares the LORD, “for Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon has drawn up a plan against you; he has devised a strategy against you. ...

Ezekiel 25:4
therefore I will indeed give you as a possession to the people of the East. They will set up their camps and pitch their tents among you. They will eat your fruit and drink your milk.

Ezekiel 25:10
I will give it along with the Ammonites as a possession to the people of the East, so that the Ammonites will no longer be remembered among the nations.

Amos 1:13
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their territory.

Obadiah 1:11-14
On the day you stood aloof while strangers carried off his wealth and foreigners entered his gate and cast lots for Jerusalem, you were just like one of them. / But you should not gloat in that day, your brother’s day of misfortune, nor rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their destruction, nor boast proudly in the day of their distress. / You should not enter the gate of My people in the day of their disaster, nor gloat over their affliction in the day of their disaster, nor loot their wealth in the day of their disaster. ...

Matthew 24:6-7
You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. / Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.

Mark 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, as well as famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.

Luke 21:10
Then He told them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.

Acts 2:9-11
Parthians, Medes, and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, / Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome, / both Jews and converts to Judaism; Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!”


Treasury of Scripture

Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre;

Gebal

Joshua 13:5
And the land of the Giblites, and all Lebanon, toward the sunrising, from Baalgad under mount Hermon unto the entering into Hamath.

Ezekiel 27:9
The ancients of Gebal and the wise men thereof were in thee thy calkers: all the ships of the sea with their mariners were in thee to occupy thy merchandise.

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Psalm 83
1. A complaint to God of the enemies conspiracies
9. A prayer against those who oppress the Church














Gebal
The mention of Gebal refers to a region or people known in ancient times, likely associated with the Phoenician city of Byblos. In the Hebrew text, "Gebal" is derived from the root word "gbl," which can mean "boundary" or "mountain." Historically, Gebal was a significant center for trade and religion, known for its skilled craftsmen and builders. The inclusion of Gebal in this verse highlights the widespread coalition against Israel, emphasizing the geographical and cultural diversity of the adversaries.

Ammon
The Ammonites were descendants of Lot, Abraham's nephew, and often found themselves in conflict with Israel. The Hebrew root "ʿmm" suggests a people or nation, and the Ammonites were known for their fortified cities and strategic location east of the Jordan River. Their mention here underscores the persistent enmity and historical hostilities between Israel and its neighbors, as well as the spiritual and moral challenges Israel faced from surrounding pagan cultures.

Amalek
The Amalekites were a nomadic tribe, descendants of Esau, and notorious for their relentless opposition to Israel. The Hebrew root "ʿmlq" is associated with "dweller in the valley" or "people of prey," reflecting their reputation as fierce warriors. Biblically, Amalek represents the archetypal enemy of God's people, symbolizing the spiritual battles believers face against sin and opposition. Their inclusion in this coalition serves as a reminder of the ongoing spiritual warfare and the need for divine intervention.

Philistia
The Philistines were a significant and persistent threat to Israel, known for their advanced military technology and formidable cities along the coastal plain. The Hebrew root "plšt" is linked to "immigrant" or "invader," reflecting their origins and impact on the region. Historically, the Philistines were often in conflict with Israel, and their mention here highlights the enduring struggle between God's people and those who oppose His purposes. This serves as a metaphor for the spiritual battles believers face in standing firm against worldly influences.

with the inhabitants of Tyre
Tyre was a prominent Phoenician city known for its wealth, trade, and maritime prowess. The Hebrew root "ṣwr" can mean "rock," symbolizing strength and resilience. The inhabitants of Tyre were influential in the ancient world, and their inclusion in this verse signifies the broad alliance against Israel. Spiritually, Tyre represents the allure of materialism and the temptation to rely on human strength rather than God's provision. This phrase serves as a cautionary reminder of the dangers of aligning with worldly powers and the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty.

(7) Gebal.--If this is a noun, as generally supposed, and as printed in the text, we must take it as a synonym of Edom (the Gebalene of Eusebius). The Gebal of Ezekiel 27:9 is not to be thought of; but it is most likely a verb:

"Both Ammon and Amalek are joined together,

The Philistines (are joined) with the men of Tyre."

Verse 7. - Gebal. There is no reason to doubt that the Phoenician town of the name, mentioned in Ezekiel 27:9, and alluded to in Joshua 13:5 and 1 Kings 5:18, is meant. A southern Gebal, in the vicinity of Edom, is a fiction. Gebal was one of the most important of the Phoenician cities from the time of Shalmaneser II. (B.C. 828-810) to that of Nebuchadnezzar (B.C. 635-560); see the author's 'History of Phoenicia,' p. 79. And Ammon. Ammon, like Moab, was a perpetual enemy of the Jewish people from their entrance into Palestine to the time of the Maccabees. And Amalek. The Amalekites, on the contrary, disappear from history from the time of their destruction by the Simeonites in the reign of Hezekiah (1 Chronicles 5:42, 43). The Philistines. Persistent enemies, like Edom, Moab, and Ammon (see I Macc. 5:66). With the inhabitants of Tyre. Tyre, in early times, was friendly to Israel (2 Samuel 5:11; 1 Kings 5:1-18; 1 Kings 9:26-28). and is not elsewhere mentioned as hostile until the reign of Uzziah (Amos 1:9). She rejoiced, however, when Jerusalem was destroyed (Ezekiel 26:2).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Gebal,
גְּבָ֣ל (gə·ḇāl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1381: Gebal -- a region South of the Dead Sea

Ammon,
וְ֭עַמּוֹן (wə·‘am·mō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5983: Ammon -- a people living East of the Jordan

and Amalek,
וַעֲמָלֵ֑ק (wa·‘ă·mā·lêq)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6002: Amalek -- a descendant of Esau, also his posterity

Philistia
פְּ֝לֶ֗שֶׁת (pə·le·šeṯ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6429: Philistia -- a territory on the southern Mediterranean coast of Israel

with
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

the people
יֹ֥שְׁבֵי (yō·šə·ḇê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

of Tyre.
צֽוֹר׃ (ṣō·wr)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6865: Tyre -- a Phoenician city


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