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1 Kings 19:18 · KJV

"Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him."

King James Version

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Passage Context

16And Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint to be king over Israel: and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abelmeholah shalt thou anoint to be prophet in thy room.
17And it shall come to pass, that him that escapeth the sword of Hazael shall Jehu slay: and him that escapeth from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha slay.
18Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him.
19So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him.
20And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, and said, Let me, I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow thee. And he said unto him, Go back again: for what have I done to thee?

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Reflection Questions

1

How does knowing others share your faith encourage you?

2

What does it mean for you to be part of a faithful community?

3

When have you felt alone in your beliefs, and how did you cope?

Life Application

community

Connect with fellow believers to strengthen your faith and support one another.

faith

Remember that you are part of a larger body of believers, even when it feels like you are alone.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The idea of a faithful remnant connects to Jesus' teaching about the few who find the narrow way to salvation.

See also: Romans 11:5

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