The LAND OF MOAB AND AMMON

MAP OF PSALM 83 ARAB NATIONS

Judah under Jehoshaphat was attacked by the sons of Moab and Ammon, together with some of Mount Seir (Edom). 2 Chron. 20

Similarities between this battle and Psa. 832 Chron.20

Psa. 83

Coalition led by Moab & Ammon

Enemies came “to cast God’s people out of” His “possession,” which “He gave” them “to inherit”

Jahaziel, a descendent of Asaph gave the words of the Lord

Miraculous deliverance, enemies fight against themselves.

Coalition led by Moab & Ammon

The enemies say, "Let us possess for ourselves The pastures of God."

This Psalm is credited to Asaph, may have been written by Jahaziel

The prayer suggest a miraculous deliverance – as God delivered Gideon by causing the Midianites to destroy themselves.

Jehoshaphat allied with Ahab to attack Ramoth-Gilead. Ahab killed in battle.

2 Chron. 19