So the posts went with the letters from the king and his princes throughout all Israel and Judah, and according to the commandment of the king, saying, Ye children of Israel, turn again unto the LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, and he will return to the remnant of you, that are escaped out of the hand of the kings of Assyria.
So the messengers carried letters from the king and his officials throughout all Israel and Judah. According to the king's command, the letters said, 'You children of Israel, come back to the LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, and he will return to help those of you who have survived and escaped from the Assyrian kings.'
King Hezekiah is calling the scattered people of Israel to return to God, promising that God will welcome back those who have survived the Assyrian attacks.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah, the nation of Israel was divided, with the northern kingdom having been largely conquered and its people scattered by the Assyrian Empire. Hezekiah sent messengers with letters to rally the remaining Israelites and those in Judah to return to faithful worship of God, as part of his broader efforts to reform religious practices and unite the people. This call came amidst ongoing threats from Assyria, emphasizing God's promise to restore the faithful remnant.
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