For thus hath the LORD said unto me, Within a year, according to the years of an hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall fail:
This is what the LORD told me: Within exactly one year, counted as precisely as a hired worker counts his contract time, all the glory and power of Kedar will come to an end.
God is declaring that the Arabian kingdom of Kedar will lose all its power and wealth within exactly one year.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was a prophet in the kingdom of Judah during the 8th century BC, a time when the Assyrian Empire was expanding and threatening surrounding nations. He delivered this prophecy as part of a series of divine warnings against various peoples, including Kedar, which referred to a group of nomadic Arab tribes descended from Ishmael, known for their wealth in trade and warrior culture. This specific message foretold the swift decline of Kedar's glory within a year, emphasizing God's precise judgment on nations that opposed His people.
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