Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the LORD, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of the LORD, to the help of the LORD against the mighty.
'Curse the town of Meroz,' said the angel of the LORD. 'Curse its people bitterly, because they did not come to help the LORD, to help the LORD fight against the powerful enemies.'
This verse pronounces God's judgment on a town that refused to help when God's people were fighting their enemies.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Judges, this verse comes from the Song of Deborah, a victory song sung after the Israelites defeated the Canaanite army led by Sisera. The angel of the Lord curses the inhabitants of Meroz because they failed to join the Israelite forces in the battle, highlighting the importance of unity among God's people during times of war. This reflects the broader biblical theme of accountability for tribes or individuals who do not respond to God's call for help.
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