1 Chronicles 5:22 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For there fell down many slain, because the war was of God. And they dwelt in their steads until the captivity.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Many enemies were killed in battle, because this war was God's doing. And they lived in their land until they were taken into exile.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse explains that God gave His people victory in battle, and they remained in the conquered territory until they were later taken captive.

📚 Historical Context

This refers to the victories of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh against the Hagrites and other enemies east of the Jordan River. The phrase 'until the captivity' refers to when these eastern tribes were later conquered and exiled by the Assyrians around 732 BC, before the fall of Jerusalem.

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