Psalms 72:10

"Those who dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him. His enemies shall lick the dust."

Key Reflection

This verse suggests that even those who are marginalized or defeated, like nomadic tribes dwelling in the wilderness, will ultimately acknowledge and submit to God's sovereignty. It also implies that God’s enemies, despite their current power, will be humbled and forced to bow before Him, symbolized by licking the dust at His feet.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The kings of Tarshish -On the situation of Tarshish, see the notes atIsaiah 2:16. ComparePsalms 48:7. The word seems to be used here to denote any distant region abounding with riches. And of the isles ... -Representing also distant lands; or lands beyond the seas. The word “islands” among the Hebrews commonly denoted distant seacoasts, particularly those of the Mediterranean. See the notes atIsaiah 41:1. The kings of Sheba and Seba -places in Arabia. On the word “Sheba,” see the notes atIsaiah 60:6. On the word “Seba,” see the notes atIsaiah 43:3. Shall offer gifts -See the notes atPsalms 45:12.

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