KJV ORIGINAL
For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Once again the Edomites had attacked and defeated Judah, taking prisoners back with them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how the Edomites had attacked Judah again and taken captives, showing the continued troubles facing God's people during a time of spiritual decline.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during the reign of King Ahaz of Judah (around 735-715 BC), a time when the kingdom was experiencing military defeats and political instability due to the king's unfaithfulness to God. The Edomites were descendants of Esau who lived southeast of Judah and had a long history of conflict with Israel, taking advantage of Judah's weakened state to raid and capture prisoners.
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