KJV ORIGINAL
But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But now bring me a musician. And when the musician played, the power of the LORD came upon him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how music helped the prophet Elisha receive God's message and power.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs when three kings (Israel, Judah, and Edom) came to the prophet Elisha seeking God's guidance during a military campaign against Moab. Elisha was initially reluctant to help because of his disapproval of Israel's king, but agreed to seek God's word. In ancient times, music was commonly used to help prophets enter the right spiritual state to receive divine revelation.
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