KJV ORIGINAL
Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, we heard about it in Ephratah, and we found it in the fields of the forest.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how they heard about and discovered something precious (likely the ark of God) in a rural, wooded area.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm refers to finding the ark of the covenant, which had been lost or forgotten for years during Israel's turbulent period. Ephratah was the ancient name for the area around Bethlehem, and 'the fields of the wood' likely refers to Kiriath-jearim, where the ark was kept for about 70 years before David brought it to Jerusalem. This represents the rediscovery of God's presence among His people.
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