2 Kings 1:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he said unto them, What manner of man was he which came up to meet you, and told you these words?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he asked them, 'What kind of man was it who came to meet you and told you these things?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

King Ahaziah is asking his messengers to describe the appearance of the man (Elijah) who intercepted them with God's message.

📚 Historical Context

King Ahaziah of Israel had fallen through a lattice and was injured, so he sent messengers to consult Baal-zebub, a pagan god, about his recovery. The prophet Elijah intercepted these messengers and told them God's judgment - that the king would die for seeking a foreign god instead of the Lord. When the messengers returned with this news, Ahaziah wanted to know who had given them this message.

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