But as for us, the LORD is our God, and we have not forsaken him; and the priests, which minister unto the LORD, are the sons of Aaron, and the Levites wait upon their business:
But as for us, the LORD is our God, and we have not abandoned him. The priests who serve the LORD are descendants of Aaron, and the Levites are faithfully doing their work.
The writer is declaring that his people have remained faithful to God and are properly worshiping Him through the ordained priests and Levites.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of the divided kingdom of Israel after Solomon's reign, King Abijah of Judah was addressing the army of King Jeroboam of Israel during a military conflict. Abijah emphasized that Judah remained faithful to the Lord and adhered to the divinely ordained priesthood, with priests descended from Aaron and Levites performing their sacred duties as prescribed in the Law. This declaration highlighted the religious fidelity of Judah in contrast to the idolatry and improper worship in the northern kingdom.
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