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When you were just a small group of people, very few in number, and foreigners living in the land.
This verse reminds us that God's people started as just a tiny group of outsiders in a foreign land.
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King James Version · EnglishWhen ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a psalm of thanksgiving that King David composed when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem, as recorded in the historical books of the Old Testament. It refers to the early patriarchs like Abraham, who were a small group of people living as strangers in the land of Canaan, emphasizing God's provision during their vulnerable beginnings. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of Israel's origins and God's faithfulness to His promises.