KJV ORIGINAL
Now the king sat in the winterhouse in the ninth month: and there was a fire on the hearth burning before him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The king was sitting in his winter palace during the ninth month, and there was a fire burning in the fireplace in front of him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse sets the scene of King Jehoiakim sitting comfortably by a warm fire in his palace during winter.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place around 605-604 BC when King Jehoiakim of Judah was about to hear God's words through Jeremiah's scroll being read aloud. The ninth month would correspond to our November/December, explaining why the king needed a fire for warmth in his winter quarters. This comfortable, cozy setting creates a stark contrast with the serious divine judgment that was about to be proclaimed.
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