KJV ORIGINAL
Then came certain of the elders of Israel unto me, and sat before me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Some of the leaders from Israel came to see me and sat down to talk.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When people need answers, they show up and sit down to listen.
📚 Historical Context
During the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, the prophet Ezekiel was living among the Jewish exiles in Babylon, serving as God's mouthpiece to warn of judgment and call for repentance. In Ezekiel 14:1, certain elders of Israel approach him, likely seeking divine guidance amid their nation's crisis, which reflects the cultural practice of consulting prophets during times of uncertainty. This sets the stage for God's rebuke of their hidden idolatry, emphasizing that true spiritual inquiry must be free from hypocrisy.
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