Translations
Modern
So in My anger I gave you a king, and in My wrath I took him away.
Traditional
I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took him away in my wrath.
Literal
I gave to you a king in My anger, and I took him away in My wrath.
Latin
Dabo tibi regem in furore meo, et auferam in indignatione mea.
Original
Hebrew
English
So in My anger I gave you a king, and in My wrath I took him away.
Notes
Israel had chosen its kings without asking the Lord, so now he would take them away in anger.
Events
- Prophecies of Hoseac. 785 BC
Parallels
Glossary
Topics
Anger: Anger of God King: Divinely Authorized Kings: First Given to Israel in Anger Saul: King of Israel: Made King of Israel