KJV ORIGINAL
And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God answered, The LORD is able to give thee much more than this.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Amaziah said to the man of God, 'But what about the hundred talents of silver I've already paid to Israel's army?' And the man of God answered, 'The LORD is able to give you much more than this.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing us that when God asks us to make a costly sacrifice, He is able to provide far more than what we give up.
📚 Historical Context
King Amaziah of Judah had hired 100,000 soldiers from the northern kingdom of Israel for 100 talents of silver to help fight against Edom. However, a prophet warned him that God was not with Israel and told him to send the hired army home, even though he had already paid them.
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