KJV ORIGINAL
And Ephraim their father mourned many days, and his brethren came to comfort him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Their father Ephraim grieved for many days, and his brothers came to comfort him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Ephraim mourning deeply after losing his sons, while his family came alongside him to provide comfort in his grief.
📚 Historical Context
This verse follows the account of Ephraim's sons being killed by men of Gath while attempting to steal cattle. Ephraim was one of Joseph's sons and a patriarch of one of Israel's tribes. The extended mourning period reflects ancient Middle Eastern customs where grief was expressed openly and for lengthy periods.
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