KJV ORIGINAL
And ye answered me, and said, The thing which thou hast spoken is good for us to do.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And you answered me and said, 'What you have suggested is good for us to do.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The people agreed that Moses' plan was a good idea and they wanted to follow it.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is recounting the Israelites' journey from Egypt as they prepared to enter the Promised Land, specifically recalling the events at Mount Sinai. He had proposed appointing wise leaders to assist in governing the growing nation, as the burden of leadership was too great for him alone. The Israelites' positive response in this verse shows their agreement to this plan, highlighting the importance of structured authority in a community under God's covenant.
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