The tabernacles of Edom, &c.— They are called the tabernacles of the Edomites, from the custom of these Arabians to live in tents all the year long; encamping sometimes in one place, and sometimes in another, as they find convenience for themselves and their cattle; a custom retained by their descendants even to this day. Gebal was once a place of renown: the country of the Giblites is mentioned as left by Joshua to be conquered after his death, Joshua 13:5.; and the people of this place were of service to Hiram, king of Tyre, in preparing materials for Solomon's temple: 1 Kings 5:8. At present this city has lost all its ancient grandeur; which appears to have been considerable by the remaining ruins of it. But it still retains its name, with very little alteration, which is Gibyle: It is situated upon the Mediterranean sea, between Tripoli and Sidon. See Ezekiel 26:4-5; Ezekiel 26:21.
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Psalms 83:6-7
6 The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes;
7 Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre;