And the LORD shall scatter you among the nations, and ye shall be left few in number among the heathen, whither the LORD shall lead you.
And the LORD will scatter you among the nations, and you will be left with only a few people among the foreign peoples, wherever the LORD leads you.
God is warning that if Israel disobeys Him, He will scatter them among other nations where they will become very few in number.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering a farewell address to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, emphasizing the importance of obeying God's laws to maintain their covenant relationship. He warns that if they turn away from God and worship idols, they will face severe consequences, including being scattered among foreign nations and diminished in numbers. This prophecy later came true during historical events like the Babylonian exile in 586 BC, when the Israelites were indeed dispersed and their population reduced.
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