KJV ORIGINAL
The sword without, and terror within, shall destroy both the young man and the virgin, the suckling also with the man of gray hairs.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
War from outside and fear from within will destroy everyone - young men and young women, babies and elderly people alike.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse warns that coming judgment will affect all people regardless of age or status - no one will be spared from the consequences.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Moses' final song to Israel before his death, warning them about what would happen if they turned away from God and broke their covenant with Him. Moses is describing the comprehensive nature of divine judgment that would come through foreign armies and internal chaos. This prophecy was later fulfilled when Israel faced various invasions and exiles throughout their history.
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