KJV ORIGINAL
He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He caused all those who had captured them to show them mercy and compassion.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is showing how He can soften the hearts of enemies to show kindness to His people, even when they're being held captive.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to God's faithfulness during Israel's various periods of captivity and exile, including the Babylonian exile. Even when the Israelites were conquered and taken away from their homeland as punishment for their disobedience, God didn't abandon them completely. He worked in the hearts of their captors to treat them with mercy rather than cruelty.
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