KJV ORIGINAL
Yet hear the word of the LORD, O Zedekiah king of Judah; Thus saith the LORD of thee, Thou shalt not die by the sword:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But listen to what the LORD says, Zedekiah king of Judah: This is what the LORD says about you—you will not die by the sword.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising King Zedekiah that he won't be killed in battle, even though Jerusalem is about to fall.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given to King Zedekiah during the final siege of Jerusalem by the Babylonians around 588-586 BC. Zedekiah was the last king of Judah, and the city was under intense military pressure. Despite the dire circumstances, God was giving the king a specific promise about how his life would end.
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