Psalm 78:63 · KJV

"The fire consumed their young men; and their maidens were not given to marriage."

King James Version

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Passage Context

⁶¹And delivered his strength into captivity, and his glory into the enemy's hand.

⁶²He gave his people over also unto the sword; and was wroth with his inheritance.

⁶³The fire consumed their young men; and their maidens were not given to marriage.

⁶⁴Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation.

⁶⁵Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.

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Reflection Questions

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