1 Kings 20:8 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And all the elders and all the people said unto him, Hearken not unto him, nor consent.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

All the elders and all the people said to him, 'Don't listen to him, and don't agree to what he's asking.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The leaders and people are united in telling their king not to give in to someone's unreasonable demands.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during a conflict between King Ahab of Israel and Ben-hadad, king of Syria. Ben-hadad had made increasingly demanding requests for tribute, and the elders and people are advising Ahab to reject these escalating demands rather than submit to them.

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