KJV ORIGINAL
And the king sent, and they gathered unto him all the elders of Judah and of Jerusalem.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The king sent messengers, and they brought together all the leaders of Judah and Jerusalem to meet with him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King Josiah is calling together all the important leaders from his kingdom for an important meeting.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Josiah in the 7th century BC, Judah had fallen into widespread idolatry and neglect of God's laws, as the nation had been influenced by surrounding pagan cultures. When the Book of the Law was discovered in the temple, Josiah, as a faithful king, sought to address this spiritual crisis by calling the elders together. This gathering marked the beginning of his efforts to renew the covenant and reform the people's worship.
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