And they came in, and possessed it; but they obeyed not thy voice, neither walked in thy law; they have done nothing of all that thou commandedst them to do: therefore thou hast caused all this evil to come upon them:
And they came in and took possession of it, but they didn't obey your voice or follow your laws. They didn't do anything you commanded them to do. That's why you have brought all this disaster upon them.
God is explaining that Israel received the promised land but then disobeyed Him completely, which led to the terrible consequences they're now experiencing.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is from the Book of Jeremiah, written during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem around 587 BC, a time when Judah faced imminent judgment for its unfaithfulness. Jeremiah is recounting Israel's history, highlighting how their ancestors entered and possessed the Promised Land as God had promised through figures like Joshua, but then repeatedly disobeyed His laws and commands. As a result, God allowed calamities like exile to befall them, fulfilling His warnings through the prophets.
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