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
In the book of 2 Kings, this verse is part of God's judgment pronounced through the prophets during the reign of King Manasseh, who led Judah into deep idolatry and wicked practices, reversing the reforms of his father Hezekiah. This warning reflects the broader historical pattern of Israel's unfaithfulness to God's covenant, which ultimately resulted in the nation facing invasion and exile by their enemies, such as the Assyrians and later the Babylonians. It underscores the consequences of persistent rebellion against God's commands in a time when Judah was already weakened by internal division and external threats.
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