Prophecy in
This is what the LORD says: You have abandoned me, so I am abandoning you to Shishak.
Context
The prophet Shemaiah delivers a message from the LORD to Rehoboam and the leaders of Judah after they had abandoned the law of the LORD, leading to Shishak, king of Egypt, attacking Jerusalem.
Fulfillment
complete
Fulfilled in2 Chronicles 12:9
Shishak, king of Egypt, attacked Jerusalem and took away the treasures of the temple and the royal palace, fulfilling the LORD's declaration through Shemaiah.
Theological significance
This prophecy underscores the theme of covenant faithfulness and the consequences of abandoning God. It serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God's commandments and the reality of divine judgment.
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