Psalms 83:3-5

They have consulted against thy hidden ones That is, against thy people Israel, as it is explained in the foregoing words, and in the next verse. They are called God's hidden, or secret ones, צפוניךְ, tzepunecha, abditos tuos, to intimate the singular care and respect which God had to them, as his peculiar treasure, (as they are called, Exodus 19:5; Psalms 135:3,) whom he would hide and preserve in the secret of his presence, and under the shadow of his wings; and withal to denote the folly of Israel's enemies in seeking the destruction of those whom God was engaged and resolved to protect. They have said, Come, let us cut them off, &c. Whereby they have showed both their implacable rage and malice, and their great assurance of success. They are confederate against thee They have laid aside all their private quarrels and animosities, and agreed together against thee.