Psalms 89:30 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If his descendants abandon my laws and don't follow my commands;

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is acknowledging that David's descendants might choose to disobey His laws and turn away from His ways.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm was written during a time of national crisis, likely after Jerusalem's fall or during exile. The psalmist is recalling God's covenant with King David, where God promised that David's dynasty would endure forever. However, this verse begins a section addressing what would happen if David's descendants became disobedient to God's laws.

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