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Hosea 13:16

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KJV ORIGINAL

Samaria shall become desolate; for she hath rebelled against her God: they shall fall by the sword: their infants shall be dashed in pieces, and their women with child shall be ripped up.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Samaria is going to be completely destroyed because they turned their backs on God. People will die in battle, innocent children will be killed, and even pregnant women won't be spared from the violence.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When a nation completely abandons God, the consequences are devastating for everyone — even the innocent.

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