Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Behold, I am bringing such evil upon Jerusalem and Judah, that whosoever heareth of it, both his ears shall tingle.
Therefore, this is what the LORD God of Israel says: Look, I am bringing such terrible disaster upon Jerusalem and Judah that everyone who hears about it will be shocked and their ears will ring.
God is announcing that He will bring such devastating judgment on Jerusalem and Judah that the news will shock everyone who hears it.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during the reign of King Manasseh, who had led Judah into terrible idolatry and evil practices, including child sacrifice and occult worship. God was warning through the prophet that severe judgment was coming because of the nation's persistent rebellion and wickedness. This judgment would eventually be fulfilled when Babylon conquered Jerusalem and took the people into exile.
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