1 Chronicles 7:22 Made Simple

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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