And when the people heard these evil tidings, they mourned: and no man did put on him his ornaments.
When the people heard this terrible news, they were filled with grief and sorrow. No one wore their jewelry or decorations.
The people responded to God's devastating news with deep mourning and removed all their beautiful accessories as a sign of their grief.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Exodus, the Israelites had just committed a grave sin by worshiping a golden calf while Moses was on Mount Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments from God. This idolatry provoked God's anger, leading Him to tell Moses that He would no longer accompany the people directly to the Promised Land, which was the "evil tidings" they heard. As a cultural expression of grief and repentance in ancient times, the people mourned and removed their ornaments, symbolizing humility and a break from their former celebrations.
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