But a prophet of the LORD was there, whose name was Oded: and he went out before the host that came to Samaria, and said unto them, Behold, because the LORD God of your fathers was wroth with Judah, he hath delivered them into your hand, and ye have slain them in a rage that reacheth up unto heaven.
But there was a prophet of the LORD named Oded in Samaria. He went out to meet the army that was returning and said to them, 'Listen, because the LORD God of your ancestors was angry with Judah, he allowed you to defeat them. But you have killed them in such fierce anger that your rage has reached all the way to heaven.'
The prophet Oded tells the victorious Israelite army that while God allowed their victory over Judah, their excessive violence and rage in battle has gone too far and offended heaven.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred around 735 BC when the northern kingdom of Israel defeated the southern kingdom of Judah during King Ahaz's reign. The Israelites had captured 200,000 people from Judah and brought them back as prisoners. Prophet Oded was confronting the army about their brutal treatment of their fellow Israelites, even though both kingdoms had turned away from God.
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