KJV ORIGINAL
And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They settled there and built a sanctuary for your name, saying,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how God's people settled in the land and built a temple to honor God's name.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of King Jehoshaphat's prayer when Judah was facing invasion from multiple enemies. He is recounting how the Israelites settled in the Promised Land after the exodus from Egypt and built the temple in Jerusalem to worship God. This prayer takes place around 850 BC during a time of great crisis for the kingdom of Judah.
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