King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
[Which] perished at Endor: they became [as] dung for the earth.
Complete Jewish Bible:
they were destroyed at 'Ein-Dor and became manure for the ground.
Berean Standard Bible:
who perished at Endor and became like dung on the ground.
American Standard Version:
Who perished at Endor, Who became as dung for the earth.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Which perished{H8045}{H8738)} at Endor{H5874}: they became as dung{H1828} for the earth{H127}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Zephaniah 1:17
- And I will bring distress upon men, that they shall walk like blind men, because they have sinned against the LORD: and their blood shall be poured out as dust, and their flesh as the dung.
Joshua 17:11
- And Manasseh had in Issachar and in Asher Bethshean and her towns, and Ibleam and her towns, and the inhabitants of Dor and her towns, and the inhabitants of Endor and her towns, and the inhabitants of Taanach and her towns, and the inhabitants of Megiddo and her towns, [even] three countries.
1 Samuel 28:7
- ¶ Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and enquire of her. And his servants said to him, Behold, [there is] a woman that hath a familiar spirit at Endor.
Jeremiah 16:4
- They shall die of grievous deaths; they shall not be lamented; neither shall they be buried; [but] they shall be as dung upon the face of the earth: and they shall be consumed by the sword, and by famine; and their carcases shall be meat for the fowls of heaven, and for the beasts of the earth.
Jeremiah 8:2
- And they shall spread them before the sun, and the moon, and all the host of heaven, whom they have loved, and whom they have served, and after whom they have walked, and whom they have sought, and whom they have worshipped: they shall not be gathered, nor be buried; they shall be for dung upon the face of the earth.
2 Kings 9:37
- And the carcase of Jezebel shall be as dung upon the face of the field in the portion of Jezreel; [so] that they shall not say, This [is] Jezebel.
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Commentary for Psalms 83:10
Psalm 83:10 is part of an imprecatory psalm, which is a prayer for God's judgment against enemies. In this particular verse, the psalmist, Asaph, is recalling historical instances where God judged Israel's adversaries. The reference to those who "perished at Endor" alludes to the story in 1 Samuel 28, where King Saul consults a medium at Endor to summon the spirit of the prophet Samuel. This event occurs just before Saul's final battle against the Philistines, where he and his sons are killed, and the dynasty of Saul effectively ends.
The mention of "dung for the earth" is a powerful and graphic image, indicating that these enemies were not only defeated but utterly debased and humiliated, their bodies left unburied and exposed to the elements, which was a significant dishonor in ancient Near Eastern culture. This verse reflects the themes of divine judgment, the importance of trusting in God rather than in magical practices (as Saul did at Endor), and the ultimate fate of those who oppose God's people.
In the broader context of Psalm 83, the psalmist is asking God to deal with current enemies in a similar manner to past foes, appealing to God's faithfulness to defend Israel. The historical context of this psalm is likely the ongoing conflicts between Israel and its neighboring nations, which threatened its existence and the fulfillment of God's promises. The psalm is a plea for God to assert His sovereignty, protect His people, and vindicate His name against those who conspire against Him and His chosen nation.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8045
There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁמַד
Transliteration: shâmad
Pronunciation: shaw-mad'
Description: a primitive root; to desolate; destory(-uction), bring to nought, overthrow, perish, pluck down, [idiom] utterly. - Strong's Number: H5874
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵין־דֹּאר
Transliteration: ʻÊyn-Dôʼr
Pronunciation: ane-dore'
Description: lemma עֵין־דּאֹר second vowel, corrected to עֵין־דֹּאר; or עֵין דּוֹר; or עֵין־דֹּר; from עַיִן and דּוֹר; fountain of dwelling; En-Dor, a place in Palestine; En-dor. - Strong's Number: H1828
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דֹּמֶן
Transliteration: dômen
Pronunciation: do'-men
Description: of uncertain derivation; manure; dung. - Strong's Number: H127
There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲדָמָה
Transliteration: ʼădâmâh
Pronunciation: ad-aw-maw'
Description: from אָדַם; soil (from its general redness); country, earth, ground, husband(-man) (-ry), land.