KJV ORIGINAL
And the king of Israel said unto his servants, Know ye that Ramoth in Gilead is ours, and we be still, and take it not out of the hand of the king of Syria?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The king of Israel said to his officials, 'Don't you know that Ramoth in Gilead belongs to us? Yet we're just sitting here doing nothing while the king of Syria controls it.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The king of Israel is questioning his advisors about why they haven't taken back their own territory from Syria.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during the reign of King Ahab of Israel, around 850 BC. Ramoth-gilead was a strategically important city east of the Jordan River that had been captured by the Syrians. It was one of the cities of refuge and held significant military and economic value for controlling trade routes.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save