KJV ORIGINAL
For they be thy people, and thine inheritance, which thou broughtest forth out of Egypt, from the midst of the furnace of iron:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
For they are your people and your special inheritance, whom you brought out of Egypt, from the middle of that iron furnace of suffering.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Solomon is reminding God that the Israelites are His chosen people whom He rescued from the harsh slavery of Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem. He's interceding for the people of Israel, reminding God of their special relationship and how He delivered them from Egyptian slavery, which is described as an 'iron furnace' - a metaphor for the intense suffering and oppression they endured.
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