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2 Kings 1:13 Β· KJV

"And he sent again a captain of the third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and besought him, and said unto him, O man of God, I pray thee, let my life, and the life of these fifty thy servants, be precious in thy sight."

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Passage Context

11Again also he sent unto him another captain of fifty with his fifty. And he answered and said unto him, O man of God, thus hath the king said, Come down quickly.
12And Elijah answered and said unto them, If I be a man of God, let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty. And the fire of God came down from heaven, and consumed him and his fifty.
13And he sent again a captain of the third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and besought him, and said unto him, O man of God, I pray thee, let my life, and the life of these fifty thy servants, be precious in thy sight.
14Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight.
15And the angel of the LORD said unto Elijah, Go down with him: be not afraid of him. And he arose, and went down with him unto the king.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you show respect to authority figures?

2

What does it mean for you to seek mercy?

3

When have you felt the need to plead for help?

Life Application

leadership

Recognize the impact of humility in leadership. Approach those in authority with respect and understanding.

faith

In times of crisis, turn to God in prayer, seeking His mercy and guidance.

People in This Verse

ElijahBoth

A prophet known for his fervent prayers and miracles, Elijah confronted idolatry in Israel and was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind.

First appearance: 1 Kings 17:1

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