KJV ORIGINAL
The crown of pride, the drunkards of Ephraim, shall be trodden under feet:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The proud crown of Ephraim's drunkards will be trampled underfoot.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is warning that the arrogant leaders of the northern kingdom of Israel will be completely defeated and humiliated.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was spoken during the time when the northern kingdom of Israel (represented by Ephraim, its largest tribe) was facing the threat of Assyrian invasion around 722 BC. The leaders of Israel had become corrupt, indulgent, and proud, often engaging in excessive drinking while neglecting their responsibilities to God and their people.
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