The Prophet Who Stopped an Army From Enslaving 200,000 Captives

Judah had suffered a devastating defeat. Israel’s army had killed thousands of its soldiers, taken prisoners, and seized valuable possessions. But the victory did not end when the soldiers returned home. They brought 200,000 people from Judah with them, intending to make captives of their fellow Israelites. Then a prophet named Oded confronted them. He … Read more