But as for us, the LORD is our God, and we have not forsaken him; and the priests, which minister unto the LORD, are the sons of Aaron, and the Levites wait upon their business:
But as for us, the LORD is our God, and we have not abandoned him. The priests who serve the LORD are descendants of Aaron, and the Levites are faithfully doing their work.
The writer is declaring that his people have remained faithful to God and are properly worshiping Him through the ordained priests and Levites.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is from King Abijah of Judah's speech before battle against King Jeroboam of Israel around 913 BC. After Solomon's death, Israel split into two kingdoms, with the northern kingdom (Israel) abandoning proper temple worship and creating golden calves. Abijah is contrasting Judah's continued faithful worship in Jerusalem with Israel's religious rebellion.
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