God
Judge and ruler over all the earth.
In Psalm 82, God stands in the divine assembly and judges among the 'gods' (rulers or judges), calling them to account for their failure to uphold justice and defend the weak and needy.
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Key Figures — Psalms 82
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The 'gods' (rulers or judges)
Earthly rulers or judges who are called to account by God.
These figures are addressed by God for their failure to execute justice and defend the poor and fatherless. They are reminded of their mortality and the ultimate authority of God.
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