Definition: And Ornan turned back, and saw the angel; and his four sons with him hid themselves. Now Ornan was threshing wheat.
Explanation: Okay, letโs break down this verse from 1 Chronicles 21:20. It's a really important part of the story of how Ornan became king. Hereโs what it means in simple terms: Basically, Ornan, who was already threshing wheat (meaning he was collecting the harvested grain), suddenly saw an angel watching him. Let's unpack that: โAnd Ornan turned backโ: He stopped what he was doing and looked where he was going. โAnd his four sons with him hid themselves.โ Ornan had four sons โ he was collecting wheat, so he needed to be busy. He quickly gathered his four sons close by, protecting them. โNow Ornan was threshing wheatโ: This is the context. He was in the middle of a big task โ gathering and preparing the wheat for the harvest. So, what's the point? This is a bit mysterious, but itโs a key part of how God chose to set things up for the future. It suggests that God has a plan, even when things seem chaotic or difficult. Itโs a little like a puzzle piece โ it tells us something important about what's coming. It hints at a larger story and shows that God is working behind the scenes to guide events. Does that make sense? Do you want me to explain any of these points further, or would you like me to give you another Bible verse with a different focus?