KJV ORIGINAL
When thou art in tribulation, and all these things are come upon thee, even in the latter days, if thou turn to the LORD thy God, and shalt be obedient unto his voice;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When you are going through great trouble and all these difficult things happen to you, even in the distant future, if you turn back to the LORD your God and listen to what he says,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising that even when his people face severe hardship in the future, they can always return to him and find help by listening to his voice.
📚 Historical Context
Moses spoke these words to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land, warning them about the consequences of turning away from God. He was prophesying that they would eventually be scattered among other nations because of disobedience, but that God would always welcome them back when they genuinely returned to him.
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