KJV ORIGINAL
And he called the porters; and they told it to the king’s house within.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So he called out to the gatekeepers, and they passed the news on to the royal palace.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how good news was quickly shared - the gatekeepers made sure the king heard the important message right away.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during the siege of Samaria when four lepers discovered that the Syrian army had mysteriously fled, leaving behind all their supplies. The gatekeepers were responsible for guarding the city gates and served as messengers between the outside world and the royal court.
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