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

King Ahaziah of Israel had fallen through a lattice in his palace and was seriously injured. He sent messengers to consult Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron, about whether he would recover. The messengers encountered the prophet Elijah on their way, who gave them God's message of judgment instead.

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