We find God assuming the
government into His own hands. He had set up authority in
the earth and especially in Israel. Directed by His word
in judgment and armed with His authority, the judges in
Israel had borne the name of God (Elohim). But none would
understand or deal righteously. All the foundations of
the earth were out of course. All magistrates had
received power and authority of God—the Jewish, His
word also; but even these would not know or understand.
They were men, and would die like men, and fall like one
of the uncircumcised princes of this world. God who had
given the authority judged among the gods He must have
righteousness. This judgment the Spirit of prophecy then
calls for in the understanding one. "Arise, O God,
judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all
nations."
Psalm 82 Bible Commentary
John Darby’s Synopsis
We find God assuming the government into His own hands. He had set up authority in the earth and especially in Israel. Directed by His word in judgment and armed with His authority, the judges in Israel had borne the name of God (Elohim). But none would understand or deal righteously. All the foundations of the earth were out of course. All magistrates had received power and authority of God—the Jewish, His word also; but even these would not know or understand. They were men, and would die like men, and fall like one of the uncircumcised princes of this world. God who had given the authority judged among the gods He must have righteousness. This judgment the Spirit of prophecy then calls for in the understanding one. "Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations."