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1 Samuel 13:21 · KJV

"Yet they had a file for the mattocks, and for the coulters, and for the forks, and for the axes, and to sharpen the goads."

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Passage Context

19Now there was no smith found throughout all the land of Israel: for the Philistines said, Lest the Hebrews make them swords or spears:
20But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his coulter, and his axe, and his mattock.
21Yet they had a file for the mattocks, and for the coulters, and for the forks, and for the axes, and to sharpen the goads.
22So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found.
23And the garrison of the Philistines went out to the passage of Michmash.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you prepare for challenges in your life?

2

What tools do you rely on to sharpen your skills?

3

When have you felt unprepared for a task?

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Identify areas in your life where you need to sharpen your abilities, and seek resources to help you improve.

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