KJV ORIGINAL
Their widows are increased to me above the sand of the seas: I have brought upon them against the mother of the young men a spoiler at noonday: I have caused him to fall upon it suddenly, and terrors upon the city.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Their widows have become more numerous than the sand on the seashore. I have brought a destroyer against the mothers of young men in broad daylight. I have made him attack suddenly, bringing panic and terror to the city.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is describing how He has allowed an enemy to devastate His people, creating countless widows and bringing sudden terror through military defeat.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during the final years of the kingdom of Judah, likely referring to the Babylonian invasions under Nebuchadnezzar. The 'spoiler' or destroyer represents the Babylonian army that would kill many young men in battle, leaving behind numerous widows and mothers grieving their sons.
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