KJV ORIGINAL
And Jehoiakim the king sent men into Egypt, namely, Elnathan the son of Achbor, and certain men with him into Egypt.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
King Jehoiakim sent men to Egypt, including Elnathan (Achbor's son) and others with him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes King Jehoiakim sending a delegation of men, led by Elnathan, on a mission to Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during the reign of King Jehoiakim of Judah (around 608-597 BC), when Egypt was a major regional power and often involved in Middle Eastern politics. The context suggests this mission was likely to retrieve the prophet Urijah, who had fled to Egypt after prophesying against Jerusalem, similar to Jeremiah's message.
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