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1 Kings 8:44 · KJV

"If thy people go out to battle against their enemy, whithersoever thou shalt send them, and shall pray unto the LORD toward the city which thou hast chosen, and toward the house that I have built for thy name:"

King James Version

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Passage Context

42(For they shall hear of thy great name, and of thy strong hand, and of thy stretched out arm;) when he shall come and pray toward this house;
43Hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for: that all people of the earth may know thy name, to fear thee, as do thy people Israel; and that they may know that this house, which I have builded, is called by thy name.
44If thy people go out to battle against their enemy, whithersoever thou shalt send them, and shall pray unto the LORD toward the city which thou hast chosen, and toward the house that I have built for thy name:
45Then hear thou in heaven their prayer and their supplication, and maintain their cause.
46If they sin against thee, (for there is no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives unto the land of the enemy, far or near;

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you seek God's guidance in challenging situations?

2

What does it mean for you to pray for help during conflicts?

3

When have you felt God's presence in your battles?

Life Application

conflict

Before entering any conflict, take a moment to pray for wisdom and guidance. Trust that God is with you.

faith

Encourage others to pray for God's direction when facing difficult decisions or battles in life.

Places in This Verse

city

Refers to cities in Israel, significant for the Israelites' identity and security.

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