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1 Chronicles 12:40 Β· KJV

"Moreover they that were nigh them, even unto Issachar and Zebulun and Naphtali, brought bread on asses, and on camels, and on mules, and on oxen, and meat, meal, cakes of figs, and bunches of raisins, and wine, and oil, and oxen, and sheep abundantly: for there was joy in Israel."

King James Version

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Passage Context

38All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make David king.
39And there they were with David three days, eating and drinking: for their brethren had prepared for them.
40Moreover they that were nigh them, even unto Issachar and Zebulun and Naphtali, brought bread on asses, and on camels, and on mules, and on oxen, and meat, meal, cakes of figs, and bunches of raisins, and wine, and oil, and oxen, and sheep abundantly: for there was joy in Israel.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you contribute to the well-being of your community?

2

What does it mean for you to bring joy to others?

3

When have you experienced a time of abundance in your life?

Life Application

community

Consider ways you can support others in your community during times of need.

gratitude

Expressing gratitude for abundance can foster a joyful spirit in your life.

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