2 Chronicles 25:7A man of God came to him, saying, "O king, don't let the army of Israel go with you; for Yahweh is not with Israel, with all the children of Ephraim.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~796 BC. King Amaziah has hired 100,000 Israelite mercenaries for 100 talents of silver. A prophet arrives with shocking news...
The emotion here: urgent concern, knowing the king won't want to hear this
The original word
Ephrayim (אֶפְרַיִם) — the dominant northern tribe, representing all of apostate Israel
Why it matters
100 talents of silver was roughly 7,500 pounds of silver — a massive military investment
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 25:7
Amaziah paid upfront for troops he now has to dismiss — a financial disaster
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just about military strategy, but it's about spiritual compromise. The Israelites worshiped golden calves — their presence would contaminate Judah's army.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 25:7 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 25:7 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to man of God. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is prophetic. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine guidance, spiritual discernment. Notable phrases: Yahweh is not with Israel. This verse contains a command. This verse contains prophecy.
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