And at this house, which is high, every one that passeth by it shall be astonished, and shall hiss; and they shall say, Why hath the LORD done thus unto this land, and to this house?
And this temple, which now stands so magnificent and impressive, will become a shocking sight to everyone who passes by. They will gasp in disbelief and shake their heads, asking, 'Why did the LORD do this to this land and to this temple?'
God is warning that if His people turn away from Him, even the magnificent temple will be destroyed, leaving people shocked and wondering why God allowed such devastation.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, King Solomon had recently completed the construction of the grand temple in Jerusalem, and God appeared to him to reaffirm the covenant while warning about the dire consequences of turning away from His commands. This verse is part of that divine warning, prophesying that if Israel disobeyed, the temple would become a desolate ruin, prompting shock and mockery from onlookers who would question God's judgment on the land and the house. It underscores the biblical pattern of blessings tied to obedience in ancient Israel's covenant relationship with God.
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