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
During the reign of King Ahaz in Judah, the nation was under God's judgment for their idolatry and unfaithfulness, which led to a military defeat by the northern kingdom of Israel. The Israelite army had captured and killed many from Judah in an excessive rage, going beyond what was necessary. A prophet named Oded confronted the victorious Israelite forces, reminding them that their success came from God but their brutality was sinful and unwarranted.
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