He made them objects of compassion to all who held them captive.
Parallel translations
- WEB He made them also to be pitied by all those who carried them captive.
- KJV He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.
- NKJV He also made them to be pitied By all those who carried them away captive.
- NASB He also made them objects of compassion In the presence of all their captors.
- NLT He even caused their captors to treat them with kindness.
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God moved even Israel's captors to show them pity.
Overview
The LORD's mercy extended so far that he stirred compassion in the hearts of those who had taken Israel captive, as seen in figures like Cyrus and the favor shown to exiles. This shows God's sovereign control over the hearts of nations to accomplish good for his people. It testifies that no circumstance is beyond his power to turn toward mercy, a truth fully displayed in the salvation he works for his church.
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Cross-references · 6
- Ezra 9:9Though we are slaves, our God has not forsaken us in our bondage, but He has extended to us grace in the sight of the kings of Persia, giving us new life to rebuild the house of our God and repair its ruins, and giving us a wall of protection in Judah and Jerusalem.
- Jer 42:12And I will show you compassion, and he will have compassion on you and restore you to your own land.’
- 1 Kgs 8:50May You forgive Your people who have sinned against You and all the transgressions they have committed against You, and may You grant them compassion in the eyes of their captors to show them mercy.
- Jer 15:11The LORD said: “Surely I will deliver you for a good purpose; surely I will intercede with your enemy in your time of trouble, in your time of distress.
- Neh 1:11O Lord, may Your ear be attentive to my prayer and to the prayers of Your servants who delight to revere Your name. Give Your servant success this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” (At that time I was the cupbearer to the king.)
- 2 Chr 30:9For if you return to the LORD, your brothers and sons will receive mercy in the presence of their captors and will return to this land. For the LORD your God is gracious and merciful; He will not turn His face away from you if you return to Him.”
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