KJV ORIGINAL
To overthrow their seed also among the nations, and to scatter them in the lands.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He would destroy their descendants among the nations and scatter them throughout different lands.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes God's judgment that would cause the Israelites' descendants to be defeated and spread out across foreign countries as punishment for their disobedience.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm recounts Israel's history of rebellion against God despite His faithfulness. The verse refers to God's warnings that if His people continued to disobey, their descendants would face exile and be scattered among foreign nations. This prophecy was later fulfilled when the Israelites were conquered and dispersed by the Assyrians and Babylonians.
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