KJV ORIGINAL
The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
God's anger fell upon them, and he killed the strongest among them and struck down the best young men of Israel.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes God's judgment falling on the Israelites, taking the lives of their strongest and most promising people as consequences for their disobedience.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to God's judgment on the Israelites during their wilderness wandering after the Exodus from Egypt. Despite God's miraculous provision of manna and quail, the people continued to complain, doubt, and rebel against Him. The 'fattest' and 'chosen men' likely refers to those who were well-fed from God's provision yet remained ungrateful and disobedient.
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