KJV ORIGINAL
And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard it.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
As she was dying, the women helping her said, 'Don't be afraid! You've given birth to a son.' But she didn't answer or pay attention to what they said.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows a woman so overwhelmed by grief and shock that even the joy of having a son couldn't reach her in her final moments.
📚 Historical Context
This is about Phinehas's wife giving birth during a national crisis when the Ark of the Covenant was captured by the Philistines and her husband and father-in-law (both priests) died in battle. The loss of the Ark represented God's presence leaving Israel, which was devastating to the nation's faith and identity.
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