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1 Kings 20:7 · KJV

"Then the king of Israel called all the elders of the land, and said, Mark, I pray you, and see how this man seeketh mischief: for he sent unto me for my wives, and for my children, and for my silver, and for my gold; and I denied him not."

King James Version

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Passage Context

5And the messengers came again, and said, Thus speaketh Ben-hadad, saying, Although I have sent unto thee, saying, Thou shalt deliver me thy silver, and thy gold, and thy wives, and thy children;
6Yet I will send my servants unto thee to morrow about this time, and they shall search thine house, and the houses of thy servants; and it shall be, that whatsoever is pleasant in thine eyes, they shall put it in their hand, and take it away.
7Then the king of Israel called all the elders of the land, and said, Mark, I pray you, and see how this man seeketh mischief: for he sent unto me for my wives, and for my children, and for my silver, and for my gold; and I denied him not.
8And all the elders and all the people said unto him, Hearken not unto him, nor consent.
9Wherefore he said unto the messengers of Ben-hadad, Tell my lord the king, All that thou didst send for to thy servant at the first I will do: but this thing I may not do. And the messengers departed, and brought him word again.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to demands from others?

2

What does it mean to stand firm in your decisions for you?

3

When have you felt pressured to give in to someone's requests?

Life Application

relationships

Consider establishing healthy boundaries in your relationships. Reflect on how you can assert your needs while still being compassionate.

decision-making

Think about a recent decision where you felt pressured. How can you ensure your choices align with your values?

People in This Verse

AhabOT

Ahab was the king of Israel known for his marriage to Jezebel and for leading Israel into idolatry. His reign was marked by conflict with the prophets of Yahweh.

First appearance: 1 Kings 16:30

Places in This Verse

Samaria(Sebastia, West Bank today)

Samaria was the capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. It was a significant city for trade and politics during Ahab's reign.

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