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Ezekiel 14:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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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.

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And you, Bethlehem, in Judah — don't think you're small or forgotten among all the important cities in Judah. Because from your little town is going to come a Leader who will guide my people Israel.

So this was seven years in, fifth month, tenth day — some of Israel's leaders showed up wanting to ask God something. They sat down with me, ready to get some answers.

The prince's job is to provide all the offerings — the burnt offerings, grain offerings, and drink offerings — for all the celebrations, new moon festivals, Sabbaths, and every special occasion Israel has. He'll handle the sin offerings, grain offerings, burnt offerings, and peace offerings to make things right between God and his people.

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