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For they have not served you in their kingdom, and in your great goodness that you gave them, and in the large and fat land which you gave before them, neither turned they from their wicked works.
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Blessings Magnify Sin
Commentators explain that Israel's failure to serve God was made worse by the context. They sinned "in their kingdom," while enjoying God's "great goodness," and living in the "large and fat land" He gave them. This highlights a sobering principle: ingratitude and disobedience in the face of abundant blessings are particularly grievous sins.
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Nehemiah
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Reformed Baptist
For they have not served you in their kingdom When in it, whether of Israel or of Judah, and when in the most flouri…
Presbyterian
The summary of their prayers we have here on record. Much more, no doubt, was said. Whatever ability we have to do anything in the way of duty, we …
