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1 Kings 20:26 · KJV

"And 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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

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.
28And there came a man of God, and spake unto the king of Israel, and said, Thus saith the LORD, Because the Syrians have said, The LORD is God of the hills, but he is not God of the valleys, therefore will I deliver all this great multitude into thine hand, and ye shall know that I am the LORD.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you prepare for challenges that recur in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to face your adversaries again?

3

When have you had to regroup and try again after a defeat?

Life Application

work

Reassess your strategies and learn from past experiences to improve your performance.

faith

Remember that God can provide strength for repeated challenges.

Places in This Verse

Aphek(Afek today)

Aphek was a significant site for military engagements between Israel and its enemies, particularly the Syrians.

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