Where else does the word used here for “serve” occur?
The word used here to describe Israel’s servitude is the same that is used to depict their bondage in Egypt (Exodus 1:13–14).
The word used here to describe Israel’s servitude is the same that is used to depict their bondage in Egypt (Exodus 1:13–14).
8 Therefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he sold them into the hand of Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia. And the people of Israel served Cushan-rishathaim eight years.