KJV ORIGINAL
And the priest said unto them, Go in peace: before the LORD is your way wherein ye go.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The priest said to them, 'Go in peace. The LORD approves of the journey you are taking.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The priest is giving his blessing and assurance that God approves of their mission and will be with them on their journey.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the chaotic period of the Judges when Israel had no king and tribes often acted independently. The Danites were seeking new territory because they had been unable to fully conquer their original inheritance. They had consulted this priest (who was actually serving illegally outside the proper worship system) to get divine approval for their scouting mission to find new land in the north.
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