KJV ORIGINAL
And when the people heard these evil tidings, they mourned: and no man did put on him his ornaments.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When the people heard this terrible news, they were filled with grief and sorrow. No one wore their jewelry or decorations.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The people responded to God's devastating news with deep mourning and removed all their beautiful accessories as a sign of their grief.
📚 Historical Context
This verse follows God's declaration that He would not personally accompany the Israelites to the Promised Land because of their rebellion with the golden calf. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, removing jewelry and ornaments was a traditional way to express mourning, repentance, or deep distress. The Israelites realized they had lost something precious - God's direct presence among them.
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