Psalms 83:11-12 God's Protection and Vengeance

11 Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb,
all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna,

12 who said, “Let us take possession
of the pasturelands of God.”

Meaning of Psalms 83:11-12

Psalm 83:11 echoes the triumph of divine justice, comparing God’s defeat of enemies to past victories over leaders Oreb and Zeeb. It serves as a profound reminder of God's unwavering commitment to protect and vindicate His people. Through these historical acts, we grasp His enduring faithfulness.

Cross References for Psalms 83:11-12

Isaiah 10:26 - The Lord Almighty will lash them with a whip, as when he struck down Midian at the rock of Oreb... Click to read the verse Isaiah 10:26 Click to read the verse Isaiah 10:26

Judges 8:21 - Zebah and Zalmunna said, “Come, do it yourself. ‘As is the man, so is his strength.’” So Gideon... Click to read the verse Judges 8:21 Click to read the verse Judges 8:21

Judges 7:25 - They also captured two of the Midianite leaders, Oreb and Zeeb. They killed Oreb at the rock of... Click to read the verse Judges 7:25 Click to read the verse Judges 7:25

Judges 8:12 - Zebah and Zalmunna, the two kings of Midian, fled, but he pursued them and captured them, routi... Click to read the verse Judges 8:12 Click to read the verse Judges 8:12

Psalms 82:7 - But you will die like mere men; you will fall like every other ruler.” Click to read the verse Psalms 82:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 82:7

Judges 8:12-21 - Zebah and Zalmunna, the two kings of Midian, fled, but he pursued them and captured them, routi... Click to read the verse Judges 8:12-21 Click to read the verse Judges 8:12-21