KJV ORIGINAL
And the children of Israel enquired of the LORD, (for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The Israelites asked the LORD for guidance (because the ark of the covenant of God was there at that time,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The Israelites are seeking God's direction through prayer, and the verse notes that God's presence was symbolized by the ark of the covenant being there.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the civil war between the tribe of Benjamin and the other eleven tribes of Israel over the horrific crime at Gibeah. The ark of the covenant, which represented God's presence among His people, was likely located at Shiloh during this period of the Judges. This was before the temple was built in Jerusalem, so the ark moved between different locations where Israel would gather to worship.
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