KJV ORIGINAL
Now therefore the wheat, and the barley, the oil, and the wine, which my lord hath spoken of, let him send unto his servants:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Now then, please send the wheat, barley, oil, and wine that you promised to your servants:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking for the promised food supplies to be delivered as agreed upon.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of King Hiram of Tyre's response to Solomon's request for materials and workers to build the temple. Solomon had offered to pay Hiram's workers with food supplies including wheat, barley, oil, and wine. Hiram is now confirming this arrangement and asking for the promised provisions to be sent.
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