KJV ORIGINAL
Ye Ethiopians also, ye shall be slain by my sword.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You Ethiopians too, you're going to face my judgment and be cut down.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God's judgment reaches everyone, no matter how far away they think they are.
📚 Historical Context
Zephaniah was a prophet in Judah during the reign of King Josiah around 640-609 BC, a time when God was using him to warn of judgments against nations that opposed Israel. In this verse, God declares that the Cushites, often associated with ancient Ethiopia, would face destruction by His sword as part of a broader oracle against surrounding enemies. This reflects the geopolitical tensions in the ancient Near East, where Cush was a powerful kingdom south of Egypt.
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