KJV ORIGINAL
That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They go down to Egypt without asking me what I think; they want to find strength in Pharaoh's power and put their trust in Egypt's protection!
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is frustrated that His people are seeking help from Egypt instead of asking Him for guidance and trusting in His protection.
📚 Historical Context
This was written during a time when the kingdom of Judah was being threatened by the Assyrian Empire. Instead of trusting God for deliverance, the Jewish leaders were secretly negotiating with Egypt for military alliance and protection. Egypt was seen as a major power that could potentially stand against Assyria, but God viewed this as a lack of faith in His ability to save them.
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