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1 Kings 22:34 · KJV

"And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded."

King James Version

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Passage Context

32And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, Surely it is the king of Israel. And they turned aside to fight against him: and Jehoshaphat cried out.
33And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it was not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.
34And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded.
35And the battle increased that day: and the king was stayed up in his chariot against the Syrians, and died at even: and the blood ran out of the wound into the midst of the chariot.
36And there went a proclamation throughout the host about the going down of the sun, saying, Every man to his city, and every man to his own country.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to unexpected challenges in life?

2

What does it mean for you to be vulnerable in your circumstances?

3

When have you felt out of control in a situation?

Life Application

faith

Trust in God's sovereignty even when circumstances seem random or chaotic.

courage

Face your challenges head-on, knowing that life can be unpredictable.

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

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