Psalms 83:10

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 83:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Who perished at Endor, Who became as dung for the earth.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Who perished at Endor, Who became as dung for the earth.
Psalms 83:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 83

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10Who perished at Endor, Who became as dung for the earth.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Which perished at Endor, etc.] Aben Ezra and Kimchi understand this of the Midianites; but rather it is to be understood of Jabin and Sisera, and the army under them, who perished at this place, which is mentioned along with Taanach and Megiddo, (<061711>Joshua 17:11), which are the very places where the battle was fought between Jabin and Israel, (<070519>Judges 5:19) according to Jerom f1194, it was four miles from Mount Tabor to the south, and was a large village in his days, and was near to Nain, the place where Christ raised the widow’s son from the dead, (<420711>Luke 7:11 <092807>1 Samuel 28:7) they became as dung for the earth; being unburied, they lay and rotted on the earth, and…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Which perished at En-dor - Endor is not particularly mentioned in the history of the transaction in the book of Judges, but it is known that Endor was in the vicinity of Mount Tabor, and there is no improbability in the tradition which has fixed the site of the battle at or near Endor. The word or name “En-dor” means properly fount of the dwelling (or, habitation), and was probably given at first to a spring or fountain near to which some distinguished or well-known person dwelt. It is mentioned in Joshua 17:11; 1 Samuel 28:7. They became as dung for the earth - The land was enriched or made fertile by their flesh, their blood, and their bones, as the field of Waterloo was by that of the…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Endor: Jos 17:11; Sa1 28:7 as dung: Kg2 9:37; Jer 8:2, Jer 16:4; Zep 1:17 Psalms 83:11”
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