KJV ORIGINAL
And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, Sit ye down here. And they sat down.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Boaz gathered ten of the city's respected leaders and said to them, 'Please sit down here.' And they sat down.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Boaz is formally assembling the town leaders as witnesses to conduct official business according to proper legal procedures.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, important legal matters like property transfers and marriage arrangements required witnesses from among the city elders who sat at the town gate. The number ten was significant as it represented a proper quorum for conducting official business. This scene takes place at Bethlehem's city gate, which served as the courthouse and business center of the community.
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