Deuteronomy 23:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Thou shalt not seek their peace nor their prosperity all thy days for ever.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You must never seek their peace or help them prosper for as long as you live.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse commands the Israelites to permanently avoid making alliances or helping certain enemy nations prosper.

📚 Historical Context

This command refers specifically to the Ammonites and Moabites, who had refused to help Israel during their wilderness journey and had hired Balaam to curse them. God was establishing boundaries for Israel's relationships with these particular nations who had been hostile during Israel's vulnerable time in the wilderness.

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