KJV ORIGINAL
And he laid his carcase in his own grave; and they mourned over him, saying, Alas, my brother!
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he placed his body in his own tomb, and they grieved over him, saying, 'Oh, my brother!'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows people mourning and burying someone they cared about, expressing their grief by calling him 'brother' as a term of love and respect.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to the old prophet from Bethel burying the man of God from Judah who had been killed by a lion after disobeying God's command not to eat or drink in that place. The old prophet, despite having deceived the younger prophet, showed genuine grief and respect by giving him a proper burial in his own family tomb.
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