KJV ORIGINAL
But they shall serve the LORD their God, and David their king, whom I will raise up unto them.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Instead, they will serve the LORD their God and David their king, whom I will raise up for them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising that His people will one day serve Him and be led by a king from David's family line.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during Jeremiah's time when the kingdom of Judah was facing destruction and exile to Babylon. The people had been ruled by foreign powers and unfaithful kings. Jeremiah is speaking of a future restoration when God's people would return from exile and be governed according to God's original plan through the Davidic dynasty.
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