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1 Kings 8:47 · KJV

"Yet if they shall bethink themselves in the land whither they were carried captives, and repent, and make supplication unto thee in the land of them that carried them captives, saying, We have sinned, and have done perversely, we have committed wickedness;"

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Passage Context

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;
47Yet if they shall bethink themselves in the land whither they were carried captives, and repent, and make supplication unto thee in the land of them that carried them captives, saying, We have sinned, and have done perversely, we have committed wickedness;
48And so return unto thee with all their heart, and with all their soul, in the land of their enemies, which led them away captive, and pray unto thee toward their land, which thou gavest unto their fathers, the city which thou hast chosen, and the house which I have built for thy name:
49Then hear thou their prayer and their supplication in heaven thy dwelling place, and maintain their cause,

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to feelings of guilt or shame?

2

What does it mean for you to repent and seek forgiveness?

3

When have you turned back to God after straying?

Life Application

repentance

Take time to reflect on your actions and seek God's forgiveness. Acknowledge your mistakes and strive to do better.

faith

Share your journey of repentance with others, encouraging them to seek God's mercy and grace.

Places in This Verse

land

Refers to the land of captivity, highlighting the consequences of disobedience and the hope of restoration.

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