KJV ORIGINAL
But the word of the LORD came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But the LORD spoke to Shemaiah, a man of God, and said,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that God spoke directly to His prophet Shemaiah to give him a message.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the division of Israel's kingdom after Solomon's death, when his son Rehoboam was preparing for war against the northern tribes who had rebelled. Shemaiah was a prophet during Rehoboam's reign in Judah, and God used him to deliver important messages to the king and people during this turbulent time of national division.
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