Nevertheless they shall be his servants; that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries.
However, they will become his servants, so they can learn the difference between serving me and serving the kingdoms of other nations.
God is allowing His people to experience foreign rule so they can understand how much better it is to serve Him than to serve earthly kingdoms.
📚 Historical Context
In the days of King Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, the kingdom of Judah had turned away from God's laws, leading to an invasion by the Egyptian king Shishak as a form of divine judgment. This event served as a wake-up call for the people, showing them the repercussions of their unfaithfulness and the vulnerability of relying on human strength alone. Through this hardship, God aimed to teach them the contrast between His protective service and the burdensome service to foreign rulers.
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