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2 Chronicles 21:17 · KJV

"And they came up into Judah, and brake into it, and carried away all the substance that was found in the king's house, and his sons also, and his wives; so that there was never a son left him, save Jehoahaz, the youngest of his sons."

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Passage Context

15And thou shalt have great sickness by disease of thy bowels, until thy bowels fall out by reason of the sickness day by day.
16Moreover the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines, and of the Arabians, that were near the Ethiopians:
17And they came up into Judah, and brake into it, and carried away all the substance that was found in the king's house, and his sons also, and his wives; so that there was never a son left him, save Jehoahaz, the youngest of his sons.
18And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease.
19And it came to pass, that in process of time, after the end of two years, his bowels fell out by reason of his sickness: so he died of sore diseases. And his people made no burning for him, like the burning of his fathers.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does this verse challenge your view of security?

2

What does it mean for you to protect what is valuable in your life?

3

When have you felt your security threatened?

Life Application

security

Reflect on the things you value most and consider how to protect them spiritually and physically.

faith

Strengthen your faith in God as your ultimate protector amidst life's uncertainties.

Places in This Verse

Judah

Judah was the southern kingdom of Israel, known for its capital Jerusalem. It was often in conflict with neighboring nations.

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