KJV ORIGINAL
But when they in their trouble did turn unto the LORD God of Israel, and sought him, he was found of them.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But when they were in trouble and turned back to the LORD God of Israel, and genuinely looked for him, he let them find him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that God is always ready to be found by those who genuinely seek him, especially when they turn to him in times of trouble.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the prophet Azariah's message to King Asa of Judah, recounting Israel's history of turning away from God and then returning to him during difficult times. It refers to the cyclical pattern throughout the period of the Judges, when Israel would fall into idolatry, face oppression, cry out to God, and then be delivered when they genuinely repented.
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