KJV ORIGINAL
O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You descendants of Israel, God's servant, you children of Jacob, his chosen people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is addressing the Israelites as God's specially chosen people, reminding them of their identity as descendants of Jacob (Israel) and their special relationship with God.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from David's psalm of thanksgiving when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem. David is addressing the Israelites, reminding them of their covenant relationship with God that began with their ancestor Jacob, whom God renamed Israel. The term 'chosen ones' reflects God's special selection of this nation to be His people and carry out His purposes on earth.
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