KJV ORIGINAL
That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So they sent messengers and called for him. Jeroboam and all the people of Israel came together and spoke to Rehoboam, saying,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how the people of Israel, led by Jeroboam, came together to speak with King Rehoboam about their concerns.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Solomon's death when his son Rehoboam was about to become king. Jeroboam had previously fled to Egypt after leading a rebellion against Solomon's harsh labor policies. Now that Solomon was dead, the people called Jeroboam back to be their spokesman in negotiations with the new king about reducing their burdens.
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