And I will forsake the remnant of mine inheritance, and deliver them into the hand of their enemies; and they shall become a prey and a spoil to all their enemies;
And I will abandon the remaining people of my inheritance, and hand them over to their enemies; and they will become victims and plunder for all their enemies.
God is warning that He will abandon the remaining people of Israel and allow their enemies to defeat and plunder them because of their persistent disobedience.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during the reign of King Manasseh of Judah, who led the people into terrible idolatry and evil practices. God is speaking through prophets, warning that because of Manasseh's sins and the people's unfaithfulness, He will allow the destruction that eventually came through the Babylonian conquest. This prophecy was fulfilled when Jerusalem was destroyed in 586 BC and the people were taken into exile.
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