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
Moses is giving his final speech to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land, warning them about the consequences of turning away from God and worshipping idols. This prophecy was later fulfilled when Israel was conquered and exiled by the Assyrians (722 BC) and Judah by the Babylonians (586 BC). Moses wanted them to understand that their covenant with God came with both blessings for obedience and serious consequences for rebellion.
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