KJV ORIGINAL
And Ehud came unto him; and he was sitting in a summer parlour, which he had for himself alone. And Ehud said, I have a message from God unto thee. And he arose out of his seat.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Ehud went to him while he was sitting alone in his cool, private upper room. Ehud said, 'I have a message from God for you.' When he heard this, the king stood up from his chair.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Ehud approaching the Moabite king with what he claims is a divine message, causing the king to respectfully stand up.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Israel's period of oppression under King Eglon of Moab, around 1400-1200 BC. Ehud, a left-handed Benjamite, had been chosen by God to deliver Israel from this foreign rule. Summer parlours were cool, upper rooms where wealthy rulers would retreat during hot weather for comfort and privacy.
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