When Nations Conspire Against God’s People (Psalm 83) | Charles Spurgeon

Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 83Charles Spurgeon’s commentary on Psalm 83 identifies the text as a patriotic song or psalm of Asaph, likely written by the seer Jehasiel during the reign of Jehoshaphat. The central theme is an urgent appeal to God during a time of imminent danger, where a powerful league of nations has confederated to destroy Israel. Spurgeon observes that the Psalmist begins by entreating God to break His silence, noting that the enemies are tumultuous, boastful, and eager to devour God's people.These enemies are described as plotting against God's "hidden ones," a term Spurgeon and other commentators interpret as those whom God conceals for their protection and safety. The commentary lists a "motley group" of ten nations, including Edom, Moab, Ammon, Philistia, and Assyria, who have set aside their internal differences to unite with one consent against the chosen people. Their explicit goal is the total extermination of Israel as a nation.In response to this threat, the Psalmist prays for a victory similar to historical triumphs, specifically citing the defeat of the Midianites and the destruction of Sisera and Jabin. The imagery is intense; the writer asks God to make the nobles like Oreb and Zeeb, and to scatter the enemies like a "wheel" or rolling thing—identified in the notes as the wild artichoke driven by the wind. Spurgeon explains that the ultimate purpose of this severe prayer is that men may know that Jehovah alone is the Most High over all the earth. The desire is that the enemies would be filled with shame so they might turn and seek God's name, or else be utterly confounded.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainerSpotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdwhttps://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730