Psalms 60:9

"Moab is my wash basin. I will throw my sandal on Edom. I shout in triumph over Philistia.”"

Key Reflection

In Psalms 60:9, the psalmist uses vivid imagery to declare Israel's conquest and triumph over neighboring nations—Moab, Edom, and Philistia. For the original audience, these references would evoke memories of past military victories, symbolizing God’s ongoing support and deliverance for Israel. The act of throwing one's sandal on a conquered land was a sign of complete subjugation, indicating that these regions were now under Israelite control, reinforcing the psalmist's assertion of divine blessing and power.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Who will bring me into the strong city? -The strong city - the fenced, the fortified city - referred to here is doubtless the capital of Idumea. This was the celebrated city Petra, situated in the rocks, and so difficult to be taken by an enemy. For a description of it, see the notes atIsaiah 16:1. It was this city, as the capital of the land of Edom, which David was now so anxious to secure; and he asks, therefore, with interest, who among his captains, his mighty men, would undertake the task of conducting his armies there. Who will lead me into Edom? -Into the capital, and thence into the whole land to subdue it. This was done under the combined command of Joab and Abishai his brother.

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