And the men that died not were smitten with the emerods: and the cry of the city went up to heaven.
And the men who didn't die were struck with painful tumors, and the cry of the city rose up to heaven.
The writer is describing how those who survived God's judgment were still afflicted with painful sickness, causing the whole city to cry out in anguish.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, the Philistines had captured the Ark of the Covenant from the Israelites during a battle and placed it in the temple of their god Dagon in the city of Ashdod. As a judgment from God for this act of irreverence, the Philistines suffered from plagues, including painful swellings known as emerods, which caused widespread death and distress. This event highlighted God's power and protection over His sacred items, leading the people to cry out in desperation.
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