KJV ORIGINAL
And the woman took and spread a covering over the well’s mouth, and spread ground corn thereon; and the thing was not known.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The woman took a covering and spread it over the opening of the well, then scattered ground grain on top of it, so no one knew what was underneath.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows a woman cleverly hiding two men in a well by making it look like a normal place where grain is being dried.
📚 Historical Context
During King David's flight from his son Absalom's rebellion, David's loyal spies were sending urgent messages to warn him of Absalom's plans. A woman in the town of Bahurim hid two messengers in a well to shield them from Absalom's pursuing soldiers. She cleverly disguised the well by covering it with a mat and spreading ground corn on top, ensuring their hiding place remained undetected.
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