KJV ORIGINAL
The children also of Judah and the children of Jerusalem have ye sold unto the Grecians, that ye might remove them far from their border.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You sold the people of Judah and Jerusalem to the Greeks, shipping them off as far away from their homeland as possible.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God sees when people get torn away from where they belong.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the prophet Joel, the surrounding nations were accused of oppressing Judah and Jerusalem by selling their people into slavery to the Greeks, as part of broader conflicts and invasions. This act was intended to remove God's chosen people far from their homeland, symbolizing the ongoing threats and dispersions faced by Israel. Joel's prophecy serves as a divine warning of judgment against those nations for their injustices.
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