KJV ORIGINAL
And nation was destroyed of nation, and city of city: for God did vex them with all adversity.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Nation fought against nation, and city against city, because God troubled them with every kind of hardship and distress.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how God allowed nations and cities to fight each other and experience great troubles as a consequence of turning away from Him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a speech by the prophet Azariah to King Asa of Judah around 895 BC. Azariah was describing the chaotic period of the Judges (roughly 1200-1000 BC) when Israel had no central leadership and repeatedly turned away from God. During this time, various tribes, city-states, and foreign nations were constantly at war with each other, creating widespread instability and suffering.
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