KJV ORIGINAL
And they said unto him, Ask counsel, we pray thee, of God, that we may know whether our way which we go shall be prosperous.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They said to him, 'Please ask God for guidance, so we can know whether our journey will be successful.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The men are asking for God's blessing and guidance on their mission before they proceed.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the time when the tribe of Dan was seeking new territory to settle in, as they hadn't fully conquered their original inheritance. They had sent five spies to scout out the land, and here they're asking a Levite priest (who was serving at a private shrine) to seek God's direction for their expedition.
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