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1 Kings 1:21 Β· KJV

"Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders."

King James Version

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Passage Context

19And he hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the sons of the king, and Abiathar the priest, and Joab the captain of the host: but Solomon thy servant hath he not called.
20And thou, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel are upon thee, that thou shouldest tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.
21Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord the king shall sleep with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders.
22And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.
23And they told the king, saying, Behold Nathan the prophet. And when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.

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Reflection Questions

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How do you deal with feelings of anxiety about the future?

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What does it mean for you to feel secure in your relationships?

3

When have you felt judged or misunderstood by others?

Life Application

anxiety

Identify your sources of anxiety and consider ways to address them constructively.

relationships

Work on building trust and security in your relationships to alleviate fears of judgment.

People in This Verse

SolomonOT

The son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon is known for his wisdom and wealth. He built the First Temple in Jerusalem and ruled during a time of peace.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 12:24

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