KJV ORIGINAL
Speak unto Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and unto all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and to the remnant of the people, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Go speak to Rehoboam, Solomon's son who is king of Judah, and to everyone in the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, and to all the rest of the people. Tell them:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is giving a message to be delivered to King Rehoboam and all the people of the southern kingdom of Judah.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs right after Israel split into two kingdoms following Solomon's death. Rehoboam ruled the southern kingdom (Judah and Benjamin) while Jeroboam ruled the northern kingdom (the other ten tribes). God is about to deliver a message through the prophet Shemaiah to prevent civil war between the divided kingdoms.
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