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
This verse refers to the prophecy given by an unnamed prophet from Judah who confronted King Jeroboam at the illegitimate altar in Bethel around 930 BC. Jeroboam had set up golden calves and false worship sites throughout the northern kingdom of Israel to prevent his people from traveling to Jerusalem. The prophecy specifically foretold the destruction of these false worship places, which was later fulfilled when King Josiah destroyed them around 621 BC.
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