Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Oded was a prophet who confronted the Israelite army returning from a victory over Judah, urging them to release their Judean captives.
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Oded was a prophet from Samaria who lived during the reign of King Pekah of Israel. When the Israelite army returned from a successful campaign against Judah, bringing back 200,000 captives, Oded confronted them (2Ch.28.9-11). He rebuked the army for their intention to enslave their fellow Israelites, reminding them of their own sins against God. Oded warned them of God's fierce wrath if they proceeded with this plan. As a result of his intervention, the Israelite leaders released the captives, provided for their needs, and sent them back to Judah (2Ch.28.12-15). Oded's bold prophecy demonstrates the role of prophets in calling the people to repentance and upholding the principles of justice and compassion.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5752
But a prophet of the LORD named Oded was there, and he went out to meet the army that returned to Samaria. “Look,” he said to them, “because of His wrath against Judah, the LORD, the God of your fathers, has delivered them into your hand. But you have slaughtered them in a rage that reaches up to heaven.
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