What does Psalm 83:8 mean?

Psalm 83:8 highlights themes such as alliance, enemies, conflict when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 83:8 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah.

6The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes;

7Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre;

8Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah.

9Do unto them as unto the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the brook of Kison:

10Which perished at En-dor: they became as dung for the earth.

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Ephesians 6:12
Both verses highlight the struggle against spiritual forces and earthly alliances.
Isaiah 10:9
This verse echoes the idea of nations joining together against Israel.
Psalm 2:2
Similar themes of nations conspiring against the Lord are present in both passages.