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1 Kings 20:25 Β· KJV

"And number thee an army, like the army that thou hast lost, horse for horse, and chariot for chariot: and we will fight against them in the plain, and surely we shall be stronger than they. And he hearkened unto their voice, and did so."

King James Version

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Passage Context

23And the servants of the king of Syria said unto him, Their gods are gods of the hills; therefore they were stronger than we; but let us fight against them in the plain, and surely we shall be stronger than they.
24And do this thing, Take the kings away, every man out of his place, and put captains in their rooms:
25And number thee an army, like the army that thou hast lost, horse for horse, and chariot for chariot: and we will fight against them in the plain, and surely we shall be stronger than they. And he hearkened unto their voice, and did so.
26And it came to pass at the return of the year, that Ben-hadad numbered the Syrians, and went up to Aphek, to fight against Israel.
27And the children of Israel were numbered, and were all present, and went against them: and the children of Israel pitched before them like two little flocks of kids; but the Syrians filled the country.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to setbacks in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to strategize in difficult situations?

3

When have you felt outnumbered but still pushed forward?

Life Application

faith

Trusting in God’s guidance can help you strategize effectively during challenges.

relationships

Consider how you can support others in their struggles by offering wise counsel.

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