2 Kings 1:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And when the messengers turned back unto him, he said unto them, Why are ye now turned back?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When the messengers came back to him, he asked them, 'Why have you returned?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

King Ahaziah is surprised and questioning why his messengers have returned so quickly from their mission.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical account of 2 Kings, King Ahaziah of Israel had fallen through a lattice and was injured, leading him to send messengers to consult the pagan god Baal-Zebub in Ekron about his recovery. The prophet Elijah intercepted these messengers on their way and delivered a divine message that Ahaziah would not survive his injuries. When the messengers returned unexpectedly to the king, he questioned their sudden turnaround, likely sensing that God's intervention had altered their mission.

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