Psalms 81:13-16

Psalms 81:13-16

[13] Oh  that my people  had hearkened  unto me, and Israel  had walked  in my ways!  [14] I should soon  have subdued  their enemies,  and turned  my hand  against their adversaries.  [15] The haters  of the LORD  should have submitted  themselves unto him: but their time  should have endured for ever.  [16] He should have fed  them also with the finest  of the wheat:  and with honey  out of the rock  should I have satisfied 

What does Psalms 81:13-16 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Asaph continued to relate God"s account of Israel"s history since the Exodus. If only His people would obey Him, He would subdue their enemies and adversaries. He would also bless them abundantly with prosperity (cf. Deuteronomy 32:13-14). The last verse addresses Israel in the second person and constituted a call to the present generation of readers to follow God faithfully.
It is important to review God"s past grace periodically and regularly, because recalling His faithfulness will challenge His people to remain faithful to Him. This is one of the values of attending church services regularly.