KJV ORIGINAL
He built Elath, and restored it to Judah, after that the king slept with his fathers.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He rebuilt the city of Elath and brought it back under Judah's control after the king had died and was buried with his ancestors.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how someone rebuilt and reclaimed the important port city of Elath for Judah after a king's death.
📚 Historical Context
Elath was a strategically important port city on the Red Sea that provided access to trade routes with Arabia and Africa. The city had been lost to Judah's control at some point, likely during conflicts with neighboring kingdoms. This rebuilding represents both military success and economic recovery for the kingdom of Judah.
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