KJV ORIGINAL
And the residue of the number of archers, the mighty men of the children of Kedar, shall be diminished: for the LORD God of Israel hath spoken it.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The remaining number of skilled archers and warriors from the people of Kedar will be greatly reduced, because the LORD, the God of Israel, has declared it will happen.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is announcing that the powerful Arabian tribe of Kedar will lose most of their warriors, and this will definitely happen because God has spoken it.
📚 Historical Context
Kedar was a prominent Arabian tribe known for their skilled archers and warriors who lived in the desert regions east of Israel. This prophecy was likely given during a time when Assyria or Babylon was expanding their empire and would eventually conquer these Arabian peoples. The prophecy shows God's sovereignty over all nations, not just Israel.
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