How do we know that Keter represents worldly opposition to God's people?

Keter, being a descendant of Ishmael, is depicted as a representation of darkness, conflict, and worldliness in opposition to God's elect. The association of Keter with filth and warfare serves as an allegory for the natural state of mankind, which is often at war with God and His people. Psalm 120 reflects this sentiment as the psalmist laments dwelling in the tents of Keter, indicating the spiritual and moral darkness that surrounds believers. This foreshadows the ongoing conflict between the church and the world, reinforcing that while God’s people are in this world, they do not belong to it.