KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass, when ye heard the voice out of the midst of the darkness, (for the mountain did burn with fire,) that ye came near unto me, even all the heads of your tribes, and your elders;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When you heard the voice speaking from the darkness while the mountain was burning with fire, all your tribal leaders and elders came to me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how the Israelite leaders approached Moses after hearing God's terrifying voice from the burning mountain at Sinai.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to the dramatic scene at Mount Sinai when God gave the Ten Commandments to Israel. The mountain was covered in fire, smoke, and darkness while God's voice thundered the commandments. The people were so frightened by this awesome display of God's power that their leaders went to Moses as their representative.
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