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Who will lead me to Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/60.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Who will bring me into the fortified city? Who will bring me victory over Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/60.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/60.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/60.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Who will bring me <i>into</i> the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/60.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Who will bring me <i>to</i> the strong city? Who will lead me to Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/60.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who will bring me into the besieged city? Who will lead me to Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/60.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Who will bring me into the besieged city? Who will lead me to Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/60.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Who will bring me into the besieged city? Who will lead me to Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/60.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Who will bring me into the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/60.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Who will bring me into the besieged city [of Petra]? Who will lead me to Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/60.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/60.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/60.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Who will bring me into the strong city? Who hath led me unto Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/60.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Our God, who will bring me to the fortress, or lead me to Edom? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/60.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Who will bring me into the strong city? who hath led me unto Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/60.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Who will bring me into the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/60.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Who, O God, will take me into the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/60.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Who will lead me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/60.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/60.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Who will lead me into the fortified city? Who will bring me to Edom? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/60.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Who will bring me into the strong city? Who will lead me to Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/60.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/60.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Who will bring me into the strong city? Who has led me to Edom? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/60.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Who brings me [to] a city of bulwarks? Who has led me to Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/60.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Who doth bring me to a city of bulwarks? Who hath led me unto Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/60.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Who will bring me to the city of fortification? who guided me even to Edom?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/60.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/60.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 59:11>Who will lead me into the fortified city? Who will lead me all the way to Idumea?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/60.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me into Edom? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/60.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/60.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Who will lead me into Edom? Who will bring me into the strong city?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/60.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Who is going to lead me unto Edom and who will escort me to the mighty city?<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/60.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Who will bring me into the fortified city? Who will lead me unto Edom?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/60.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Who will lead me into the fortified city? who will guide me as far a Idumea?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/60-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=7140" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/60.htm">Victory Through God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.” <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">Who</a> <a href="/hebrew/2986.htm" title="2986: yō·ḇi·lê·nî (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To conduct, bear along. A primitive root; properly, to flow; causatively, to bring.">will bring me</a> <a href="/hebrew/4692.htm" title="4692: mā·ṣō·wr (N-ms) -- Siege enclosure, siege, entrenchment. Or matsuwr; from tsuwr; something hemming in, i.e. a mound, a siege, distress; or a fastness.">to the fortified</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘îr (N-fsc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">city?</a> <a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">Who</a> <a href="/hebrew/5148.htm" title="5148: nā·ḥa·nî (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To lead, guide. A primitive root; to guide; by implication, to transport.">will lead me</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/123.htm" title="123: ’ĕ·ḏō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- The name of a condiment. Or oedowm; from 'adom; red; Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region occupied by him.">Edom?</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>Have You not rejected us, O God? Will You no longer march out, O God, with our armies?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/15-15.htm">Joshua 15:15</a></span><br />From there he marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-11.htm">Judges 1:11-15</a></span><br />From there they marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher). / And Caleb said, “To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.” / So Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-6.htm">2 Samuel 5:6-9</a></span><br />Now the king and his men marched to Jerusalem against the Jebusites who inhabited the land. The Jebusites said to David: “You will never get in here. Even the blind and lame can repel you.” For they thought, “David cannot get in here.” / Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). / On that day he said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites must use the water shaft to reach the lame and blind who are despised by David.” That is why it is said, “The blind and the lame will never enter the palace.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">1 Chronicles 11:4-6</a></span><br />Then David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus), where the Jebusites inhabited the land. / The people of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). / Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-21.htm">Isaiah 28:21</a></span><br />For the LORD will rise up as at Mount Perazim. He will rouse Himself as in the Valley of Gibeon, to do His work, His strange work, and to perform His task, His disturbing task.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/6-2.htm">Amos 6:2</a></span><br />Cross over to Calneh and see; go from there to the great Hamath; then go down to Gath of the Philistines. Are you better than these kingdoms? Is their territory larger than yours?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">2 Kings 14:7</a></span><br />Amaziah struck down 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. He took Sela in battle and called it Joktheel, which is its name to this very day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">2 Chronicles 25:11-12</a></span><br />Amaziah, however, summoned his strength and led his troops to the Valley of Salt, where he struck down 10,000 men of Seir, / and the army of Judah also captured 10,000 men alive. They took them to the top of a cliff and threw them down so that all were dashed to pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/49-16.htm">Jeremiah 49:16</a></span><br />The terror you cause and the pride of your heart have deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks, O occupiers of the mountain summit. Though you elevate your nest like the eagle, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/obadiah/1-3.htm">Obadiah 1:3-4</a></span><br />The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ / Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a></span><br />And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a></span><br />But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a></span><br />No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4-5</a></span><br />The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. / We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-12</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?</p><p class="hdg">Who</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/1-12.htm">Judges 1:12,24,25</a></b></br> And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kirjathsepher, and taketh it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">1 Chronicles 11:6,17-19</a></b></br> And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief… </p><p class="hdg">strong city [heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/11-1.htm">2 Samuel 11:1</a></b></br> And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth <i>to battle</i>, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/12-26.htm">2 Samuel 12:26</a></b></br> And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/31-21.htm">Besieged</a> <a href="/psalms/48-13.htm">Bulwarks</a> <a href="/psalms/59-14.htm">City</a> <a href="/psalms/60-8.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-25.htm">Fortified</a> <a href="/psalms/55-13.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/psalms/45-15.htm">Led</a> <a href="/psalms/60-2.htm">Strong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/108-10.htm">Besieged</a> <a href="/psalms/122-7.htm">Bulwarks</a> <a href="/psalms/72-16.htm">City</a> <a href="/psalms/83-6.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/psalms/108-10.htm">Fortified</a> <a href="/psalms/67-4.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/psalms/68-18.htm">Led</a> <a href="/psalms/61-3.htm">Strong</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 60</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/60-1.htm">David, complaining to God of former judgment</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/60-4.htm">now upon better hope, prays for deliverance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/60-6.htm">Comforting himself in God's promises, he craves that help whereon he trusts</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/60.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/60.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Who will bring me to the fortified city?</b><br>This phrase reflects a plea for divine assistance in achieving victory over a stronghold. The "fortified city" likely refers to a city with significant defenses, possibly symbolizing a place of great challenge or opposition. In the historical context, fortified cities were common in ancient Near Eastern warfare, serving as strategic military and political centers. The psalmist's question implies a reliance on God for guidance and strength, acknowledging that human efforts alone are insufficient. This reliance on divine intervention is a recurring theme in the Psalms, emphasizing trust in God's sovereignty and power. The fortified city can also be seen as a metaphor for spiritual battles, where believers seek God's help to overcome sin and temptation.<p><b>Who will lead me to Edom?</b><br>Edom, located southeast of Israel, was historically an adversary of Israel. The Edomites were descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother, and their relationship with Israel was often marked by conflict. The mention of Edom here may symbolize a formidable enemy or a significant challenge that the psalmist faces. In biblical history, Edom was known for its rugged terrain and strong defenses, making it a difficult region to conquer. The question "Who will lead me" underscores the need for divine guidance and leadership in overcoming such obstacles. This reflects a broader biblical theme of God as the ultimate leader and deliverer of His people. The reference to Edom can also be seen as a type of Christ's victory over all spiritual enemies, as Christ leads believers to triumph over sin and death.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of the psalm, traditionally believed to be King David, who often sought God's guidance and strength in battles.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/f/fortified_city.htm">Fortified City</a></b><br>Represents a place of strength and security, often seen as a military stronghold.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/edom.htm">Edom</a></b><br>A nation located to the southeast of Israel, often in conflict with Israel. Edom is symbolic of opposition and challenges faced by God's people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation of God's chosen people, often in conflict with surrounding nations, including Edom.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance.htm">God's Deliverance</a></b><br>The overarching theme of the psalm, highlighting the need for divine intervention in overcoming adversaries.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god_for_victory.htm">Dependence on God for Victory</a></b><br>Just as David sought God's guidance to conquer Edom, believers today must rely on God for victory over spiritual battles and life's challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_spiritual_strongholds.htm">Recognizing Spiritual Strongholds</a></b><br>The "fortified city" can symbolize spiritual strongholds in our lives. Identifying and addressing these areas with God's help is crucial for spiritual growth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a></b><br>The mention of Edom reminds us of God's control over nations and history. Trusting in His sovereignty brings peace amidst global uncertainties.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prayer_in_seeking_guidance.htm">The Role of Prayer in Seeking Guidance</a></b><br>David's inquiry about who will lead him reflects the importance of prayer in seeking God's direction and wisdom in our decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/overcoming_opposition_with_faith.htm">Overcoming Opposition with Faith</a></b><br>The psalm encourages believers to face opposition with faith, knowing that God is our ultimate leader and deliverer.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_60.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 60</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_108's_repetition_affect_its_originality.htm">If Psalm 108 is partly repeated from Psalms 57 and 60, does this raise doubts about its originality or authorship (Psalm 108)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_108_conflict_with_peace_teachings.htm">Does the psalm's portrayal of God's promise to conquer nations conflict with other Bible passages teaching peace and love (Psalm 108:9-10)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_the_evidence_for_60_cities.htm">Deuteronomy 3:4 claims Israel took over 60 fortified cities--where is the archaeological evidence for such cities?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_psalm_83_6-8_names_historical_or_symbolic.htm">Do the names and alliances in Psalm 83:6-8 reflect actual historical groups, or might they be anachronistic or symbolic references?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/60.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">Who will . . .</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e., </span>how can this ancient Divine oracle be fulfilled now in present circumstances? This is the poet's question. He may be a king himself eager for triumph, or more probably Israel personified. (See the plural in <a href="/context/psalms/60-10.htm" title="Will not you, O God, which had cast us off? and you, O God, which did not go out with our armies?">Psalm 60:10-12</a>.) Edom is the particular foe in view, and as the difficulties of the undertaking present themselves, misgivings arise and the assurance gained from the triumphs of olden time turns into prayer, half plaintive, half confident, that the Divine favour and power may be once more on the side of the chosen people.<p><span class= "bld">The strong city.</span>--As in the Hebrew the article is wanting, any strongly fortified city might be intended, were it not for the parallelism. Here it must stand for <span class= "ital">Selah </span>or <span class= "ital">Petra, </span>the capital of Edom. For its impregnable position (see Note <a href="/obadiah/1-3.htm" title="The pride of your heart has deceived you, you that dwell in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; that said in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground?">Obadiah 1:3</a>). The question, "Who will lead me into Petra?" is explained by the fact that there are only two possible approaches to the city, each a long narrow tortuous defile, and that the place itself is so buried in its ravines that it cannot be seen from any spot in its neighbourhood far or near.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/60.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9-12.</span> - Rehearsal of God's promises has raised the psalmist out of despondency, and he can now confidently call God to his assistance. Edom is to be conquered, for so God has premised (ver. 8). But how? Who will lead out Israel's armies? Will God, who has lately "cast Israel off"? If not, it must he man. But "vain is the help of man" (ver. 11). So the call is made that God will give help in the trouble - and with the call comes full confidence - and the triumphant cry goes forth, "Through God we shall do valiantly; for he it is that shall tread down our enemies" (ver. 12). <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Who will bring me into the strong city?</span> The "strong city" of Edom was Sela, "The Cliff" - now Petra. And it was a city of enormous strength, rock hewn in the main, and guarded by frightful precipices. Who will conduct me through its strong natural and artificial defences, and give me possession of the place? <span class="cmt_word">Who will lead me into Edom?</span> Who will even bring me into the country? The Edomites, flushed with their recent victory, will, of course, dispute my entrance. Who will enable me to overcome their resistance? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/60-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Who</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will bring</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹ֭בִלֵנִי</span> <span class="translit">(yō·ḇi·lê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2986.htm">Strong's 2986: </a> </span><span class="str2">To conduct, bear along</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me to the fortified</span><br /><span class="heb">מָצ֑וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ṣō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4692.htm">Strong's 4692: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something hemming in, a mound, a siege, distress, a fastness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">city?</span><br /><span class="heb">עִ֣יר</span> <span class="translit">(‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Who</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will lead</span><br /><span class="heb">נָחַ֣נִי</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḥa·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5148.htm">Strong's 5148: </a> </span><span class="str2">To guide, to transport</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me to</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Edom?</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱדֽוֹם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·ḏō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_123.htm">Strong's 123: </a> </span><span class="str2">The name of a condiment</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/60-9.htm">Psalm 60:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/60-9.htm">Psalm 60:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/60-9.htm">Psalm 60:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/60-9.htm">Psalm 60:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/60-9.htm">Psalm 60:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/60-9.htm">Psalm 60:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/60-9.htm">Psalm 60:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/60-9.htm">Psalm 60:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/60-9.htm">Psalm 60:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/60-9.htm">Psalm 60:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/60-9.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 60:9 Who will bring me into the strong (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/60-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 60:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 60:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/60-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 60:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 60:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>