KJV ORIGINAL
Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He said, 'Don't touch my chosen ones, and don't harm my prophets.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is warning people not to harm those He has specially chosen and called to serve Him.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of Psalm 105, this verse is part of a psalm that recounts God's faithfulness to Israel, drawing from the stories of the patriarchs like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It echoes God's command to foreign kings and nations not to harm His anointed ones and prophets, as seen in events such as Abraham's interactions in Egypt, emphasizing God's protective covenant promises. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's safeguarding of His chosen people to fulfill His purposes.
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