KJV ORIGINAL
And the children of Israel fled before Judah: and God delivered them into their hand.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The Israelites ran away from Judah's army, and God handed them over to Judah's control.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that God gave Judah victory over the northern kingdom of Israel in battle.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Abijah in Judah, a battle broke out between Judah and the northern kingdom of Israel led by King Jeroboam, who had a larger army and used military deception. Abijah appealed to God's covenant with David and highlighted Israel's idolatry, emphasizing that true worship leads to divine favor. As a result, God intervened directly, granting Judah victory and demonstrating His support for the faithful remnant.
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