For the saying which he cried by the word of the LORD against the altar in Bethel, and against all the houses of the high places which are in the cities of Samaria, shall surely come to pass.
The prophecy that he spoke by the Lord's command against the altar in Bethel, and against all the worship sites on the hills throughout the cities of Samaria, will definitely happen.
The writer is confirming that God's prophecy spoken through his prophet will absolutely come true, no matter what.
📚 Historical Context
In the time after King Solomon's death, the nation of Israel divided into two kingdoms: the northern kingdom of Israel, led by King Jeroboam, and the southern kingdom of Judah. Jeroboam promoted idolatry by setting up golden calves in Bethel and Dan to prevent his people from worshiping at the temple in Jerusalem, which directly opposed God's commands and led to divine judgment. A prophet from Judah was sent to Bethel to deliver a prophecy against the altar there, and verse 32 emphasizes that this word from the Lord would inevitably come true, including against the high places in Samaria.
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