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Yahweh will scatter you among the peoples, and you shall be left few in number among the nations, where Yahweh shall lead you away.

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A Prophecy Fulfilled

Commentators emphasize that this verse is a remarkable prophecy that was historically fulfilled. Scholars point to both the Babylonian captivity for idolatry and the later, wider dispersion of the Jewish people as fulfillments, underscoring the reliability of Scripture and the serious consequences of covenant unfaithfulness.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 4:25–28

18th Century

Theologian

Compare with these verses Leviticus 26:33-40, and Deuteronomy 28:64 and following.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 4:27

19th Century

Bishop

And the Lord shall scatter you. — Our familiarity with this fact in history must not blind us to its force when uttered a…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 4:27

17th Century

Pastor

And the Lord shall scatter you among the nations As they were by both captivities; the ten tribes were dispersed among th…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 4:24–40

17th Century

Minister

Moses urged the greatness, glory, and goodness of God. If we considered what a God he is with whom we have to do, we would surely be conscientious …