2 Chronicles 28:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Now hear me therefore, and deliver the captives again, which ye have taken captive of your brethren: for the fierce wrath of the LORD is upon you.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Now listen to me, and send back the prisoners you have captured from your own people, because the LORD's fierce anger is burning against you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The prophet is demanding that Israel release their fellow Israelites they've taken as prisoners, warning that God is furious with them for this betrayal.

📚 Historical Context

This occurred during the reign of King Ahaz of Judah, when the northern kingdom of Israel defeated Judah in battle and took 200,000 captives. The prophet Oded confronted the victorious Israelite army, reminding them that both kingdoms were God's people and that taking their own relatives as slaves was wrong. This was part of God's judgment on both kingdoms for their unfaithfulness, but He still expected mercy between the divided brothers.

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