Cannibalism
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Summary
The horrific practice of eating human flesh, mentioned in Scripture as an extreme consequence of divine judgment during severe sieges and famines.
☩Covenant Warning
Moses warned that if Israel disobeyed God's commands, they would experience sieges so severe that parents would eat their own children. This was among the most terrible curses for covenant unfaithfulness, reflecting the complete breakdown of natural affection under divine judgment.
Key verses:Leviticus 26:29Deuteronomy 28:53-57
☩Historical Fulfillment
During the siege of Samaria by the Syrians, two women made a pact to eat their children, one of whom was then consumed. The king of Israel tore his robes upon hearing this horror, recognizing it as judgment from God. Similar atrocities occurred during Jerusalem's later sieges.
Key verses:2 Kings 6:28-29Lamentations 2:20Lamentations 4:10
