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And I will sell your sons and your daughters into the hands of the children of Judah, And they will sell them to the men of Sheba, To a faraway nation, For Yahweh has spoken it."
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A Just Reversal
Commentators agree this verse demonstrates God's principle of righteous retribution. The nations that sold God's people into slavery would themselves be sold into distant slavery. As one scholar notes, this fulfills a sacred proverb of God's providence: "as I have done, so God hath requited me." This serves as a powerful reminder that no one who hardens their heart against God or His people will ultimately prosper.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I will sell your sons – God Himself would reverse the injustice of people. The sons of Zion should be restored; the sons of the Pho…
19th Century
Anglican
I will sell your sons ... .—The Philistines came under the power of Uzziah and Hezekiah, who may have sold them to the Sa…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet describes here a wonderful change: the Syrians and Sidonians sold the Jews; but who will be the seller now? God himself will take this …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I will sell your sons and your daughters into the hand of the children of Judah T…
The restoration of the Jews, and the final victory of true religion over all opposers, appear to be foretold here. The contempt and scorn with whic…