And now, behold, the children of Ammon and Moab and mount Seir, whom thou wouldest not let Israel invade, when they came out of the land of Egypt, but they turned from them, and destroyed them not;
And now, look, the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir are here. These are the same nations you wouldn't let Israel attack when they came out of Egypt. Instead, Israel turned away from them and didn't destroy them.
The writer is pointing out that the very nations God once protected from Israel's conquest are now attacking Israel.
📚 Historical Context
In 2 Chronicles 20, King Jehoshaphat of Judah is praying to God during a time of invasion by enemy nations, seeking divine help against overwhelming odds. He references the Exodus period when God specifically commanded the Israelites not to attack the Ammonites, Moabites, and people of Mount Seir (Edomites) as they journeyed from Egypt, showing God's mercy toward these related groups. This historical reminder highlights Israel's obedience to God's instructions and sets the stage for Jehoshaphat's appeal for justice.
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