That the LORD sent a prophet unto the children of Israel, which said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I brought you up from Egypt, and brought you forth out of the house of bondage;
The LORD sent a prophet to the people of Israel, who told them, 'This is what the LORD God of Israel says: I brought you up out of Egypt and rescued you from slavery.'
God is reminding His people through a prophet that He was the one who freed them from slavery in Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the period of the Judges when Israel was being oppressed by the Midianites because of their disobedience to God. Before delivering them through Gideon, God sent an unnamed prophet to remind the people of His past faithfulness and their current unfaithfulness. The reference to Egypt would have been powerful since the Exodus was the defining moment of Israel's identity as God's chosen people.
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