KJV ORIGINAL
Feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thine heritage, which dwell solitarily in the wood, in the midst of Carmel: let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Take care of your people with your shepherd's staff — the ones who belong to you, living alone in the forest surrounded by fertile land. Let them graze in those rich pastures of Bashan and Gilead, just like they did back in the day.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God, lead us back to the good times when your people were thriving and well-fed.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Micah wrote this book primarily to the people of Judah, and also to Israel, during the late 8th century BCE. It was written to denounce their widespread social injustice and idolatry, warn of impending judgment from Assyria, and offer future hope for restoration.
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