KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
As people traveled westward, they discovered a flat, open area in the land of Shinar, and they settled there.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how people migrated and found a good place to live in ancient Mesopotamia.
📚 Historical Context
After the great Flood in Noah's time, humanity began to multiply and migrate across the earth, seeking new places to live. As people journeyed from the east, they discovered a fertile plain in the land of Shinar, which is in ancient Mesopotamia, and decided to settle there. This event sets the stage for the Tower of Babel story, highlighting early human efforts to build a society without full dependence on God.
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