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68:11-14 Victory over Gentile Kings. This section describes what happens when the Almighty scatters Gentile kings on behalf of his people. Even when the able-bodied of Israel were not all faithful to fight in the wars (v. 13, some men would even lie among the sheepfolds instead of endure the hardships of battle; cf. Judg. 5:16), the Lord brought about great victories--so that the women at home divide the spoil that their men have brought. The women who announce the news are probably groups like those in Ex. 15:20-21 and 1 Sam. 18:6-7, who declare from village to village the exciting news of the victory of Israel's army. The wings of a dove covered with silver, its pinions with shimmering gold is a fanciful image of enjoying wealth and beauty under God's care.