KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people rose early, and built there an altar, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The next morning, the people got up early and built an altar there. They offered burnt offerings and peace offerings on it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The people are trying to restore their relationship with God through worship and sacrifice after a terrible crisis.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after the devastating civil war between the tribe of Benjamin and the other Israelite tribes, which nearly wiped out Benjamin entirely. The Israelites are now at Bethel, grieving over the near-destruction of one of their own tribes and seeking God's guidance on how to restore their broken nation.
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