KJV ORIGINAL
And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They traveled to the entrance of Gedor, all the way to the eastern side of the valley, looking for grazing land for their sheep and goats.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how these people had to journey far from home to find good pasture land where their animals could graze and survive.
📚 Historical Context
This passage describes the descendants of Simeon expanding their territory during King Hezekiah's reign around 700 BC. As their population and livestock grew, they needed to find new grazing lands beyond their original tribal boundaries. This was a common practice among pastoral peoples who depended on their flocks for survival.
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