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This verse from Isaiah describes the conflict between the tribes of Manasseh and Ephraim, who are fighting each other and also turning against Judah. The message is that despite these conflicts, God's anger and judgment continue.
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Imagine two friends, Manasseh and Ephraim, who are fighting and even team up to fight another friend, Judah. God sees all this and is still not happy with how they are behaving.
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Isaiah, a prophet, wrote this around 700 BC to the people of Israel and Judah. At that time, there was much political and social turmoil, and Isaiah was warning of impending judgment due to the people's disobedience.
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In modern terms, this verse can be applied to situations where families or communities are in conflict with each other and not turning to God for help. It reminds us that God's judgment is ongoing and that unity and repentance are necessary.