KJV ORIGINAL
The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When the sun rises, they gather together and go back to rest in their homes.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how wild animals return to their shelters when daylight comes.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 104 is a poetic hymn in the Book of Psalms, attributed to King David, that praises God's creation and His ongoing provision for all living things. In this verse, the psalmist describes how wild animals retreat to their dens at sunrise, highlighting the orderly rhythm of nature as part of God's design. This reflects the ancient Hebrew worldview, where God's sovereignty is evident in the daily cycles of the natural world, drawing from observations of everyday life in the ancient Near East.
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