KJV ORIGINAL
And he set captains of war over the people, and gathered them together to him in the street of the gate of the city, and spake comfortably to them, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He appointed military commanders over the people and brought them all together in the open area by the city gate, where he spoke encouraging words to them, saying,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King Hezekiah organized his people for defense and gathered them to give them courage and hope before the coming battle.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes King Hezekiah's preparations as the Assyrian army under Sennacherib was approaching Jerusalem around 701 BC. Hezekiah was strengthening both the military organization and the morale of his people before what seemed like an impossible siege. The city gate area was the traditional place for public assemblies and important announcements in ancient cities.
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