KJV ORIGINAL
And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold, there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Elijah heard it, he covered his face with his cloak and went out to stand at the entrance of the cave. Then a voice came to him and asked, 'What are you doing here, Elijah?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
After experiencing God's gentle whisper rather than dramatic displays of power, Elijah covers his face in reverence and receives God's direct question about his presence there.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Elijah fled to Mount Horeb (Sinai) following Queen Jezebel's death threat. God had just revealed Himself not in wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a gentle whisper. Elijah was at a low point, feeling alone and defeated despite his recent victory over the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.
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