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NASB | Psalm 60:8 "Moab is My washbowl; Over Edom I shall throw My shoe; Shout loud, O Philistia, because of Me!" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Psalm 60:8 "Moab is My washbowl; Over Edom I shall throw My shoe [in triumph]; Over Philistia I raise the shout [of victory]." |
Bible Question:
Who are the characters in this Psalm? Is there a present day Moab, Edom and Philisia? From my recollection (dangerous, I admit) Moab was the decendants of Lot resulting from from an incestuous realtionship. Edom was the descendants of Esau, the twin who sold his birthright. And Philistia, help me here, does this represent all the "heathen" nations that Israel conquered? (or rather should have) - Perhaps we wouldn't have the Palestinian conflict today if they had been obedient to God when they went in to take the land He had given them in the first place!? |
Bible Answer: Hello Mommpbs You are correct concerning Moab and Edom. As for Philistia, I had previously done some research in on a different subject. Here is an excerpt: Cretan Character (1:12-13a) -- Crete was the center of the Minoan maritime empire named after King Minos. The empire flourished from 2000 to 1500 BC and suddenly collapsed around 1400 BC. The Minoans were known to the Egyptians as "Keftiu" and is similar to the Jewish "Caphtor" which Scripture indicates to be the origin of the Philistines who came to Palestine (Jer. 47:4; Amos 9:7). The Caphtorim were originally the descendants of Ham (Gen. 10:14) who later invaded the eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea and established five city-states: Gaza (Deut. 2:23), Gath, Ashkelon, Ashdod, and Ekron. Also, the Cherethites of David’s bodyguard (2 Sam. 15:18) appear to have been native-born Cretan mercenaries, later coming under judgment (Ezek. 25:16; Zeph. 2:5) with the rest of the Philistine nation. (end excerpt) My understanding is that Edom and Moab were wiped out. I've heard that the modern day Palestinians are the descendants of Philistia, but someone else would have to verify that. Steve |