1 Kings 20:39 · KJV
"And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of silver."
King James Version
What does 1 Kings 20:39 mean? →Passage Context
37Then he found another man, and said, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man smote him, so that in smiting he wounded him.
38So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face.
39And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of silver.
40And as thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone. And the king of Israel said unto him, So shall thy judgment be; thyself hast decided it.
41And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.
Reflection Questions
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How do you respond when faced with difficult choices?
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What does accountability look like for you in your life?
3
When have you felt the weight of someone else's life in your hands?
Life Application
responsibility
Consider how your actions impact others and take responsibility for your decisions.
integrity
Reflect on the importance of honesty and integrity in your commitments.
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