Numbers 15:34 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they put him in ward, because it was not declared what should be done to him.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

And they put him in custody, because it had not been made clear what should be done to him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is describing how the Israelites temporarily imprisoned someone because they didn't know what punishment God required for his offense.

📚 Historical Context

This verse refers to a man who was caught gathering wood on the Sabbath day, violating God's command to rest. The Israelites knew this was wrong but weren't sure of the specific punishment, so they held him while Moses sought God's direction. This incident occurred during Israel's wilderness wandering period when they were still learning how to live according to God's laws.

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