KJV ORIGINAL
So these young men of the princes of the provinces came out of the city, and the army which followed them.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So these young officers from the provincial districts marched out of the city, followed by the army behind them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how the young military leaders led their troops out of the city to face the enemy, with the main army following their lead.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs during the reign of King Ahab of Israel, when Ben-hadad king of Syria had besieged Samaria with a massive army. A prophet had told Ahab that God would give him victory, and that the battle should be led by young officers from the provinces rather than seasoned commanders. This was part of God demonstrating His power through unlikely means.
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