Psalms 104:22 Made Simple

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

This is part of Psalm 104, a magnificent poem praising God as Creator. The psalmist is describing the natural rhythm God established where nocturnal animals hunt at night and return to their dens during the day. Ancient people were very familiar with this pattern, as they lived much closer to wildlife than most people today.

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