KJV ORIGINAL
Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then all the leaders of Israel came together and went to Samuel at Ramah,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The leaders of Israel united and traveled to meet with Samuel to discuss an important matter.
📚 Historical Context
This verse introduces a pivotal moment in Israel's history when the nation was transitioning from being led by judges to having kings. Samuel was the last judge of Israel and served as both a prophet and leader. The elders gathering together suggests they had reached a collective decision about something significant that required Samuel's attention and approval.
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