And the LORD God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising up betimes, and sending; because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place:
The LORD God of their ancestors sent messengers to them again and again, getting up early to send them, because he had compassion on his people and on his temple.
God is showing how he persistently and lovingly sent prophets to warn his people because he cared deeply about them and his temple.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical narrative of 2 Chronicles, this verse is set during the final years of the kingdom of Judah, just before the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, when the people had repeatedly turned to idolatry and ignored God's laws despite previous warnings. God, out of His deep compassion, sent prophets as messengers to urge the nation to repent and return to faithfulness, demonstrating His patience before allowing judgment to fall. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's mercy preceding consequences in the history of Israel.
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