But the LORD your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.
Instead, you should respect and honor the LORD your God, and he will rescue you from all your enemies.
God is promising that when we truly honor and respect him, he will protect us from our enemies and deliver us from trouble.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 2 Kings 17, the Northern Kingdom of Israel had been conquered and exiled by the Assyrian empire as a result of their ongoing idolatry and rebellion against God's commands. This verse is part of a prophetic warning to the remnant of the people, urging them to return to exclusive worship of the Lord amidst their defeat and displacement. It reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's judgment on unfaithfulness followed by opportunities for restoration.
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