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2 Kings 13:16 · KJV

"And he said to the king of Israel, Put thine hand upon the bow. And he put his hand upon it: and Elisha put his hands upon the king's hands."

King James Version

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Passage Context

14Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof.
15And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and arrows. And he took unto him bow and arrows.
16And he said to the king of Israel, Put thine hand upon the bow. And he put his hand upon it: and Elisha put his hands upon the king's hands.
17And he said, Open the window eastward. And he opened it. Then Elisha said, Shoot. And he shot. And he said, The arrow of the LORD'S deliverance, and the arrow of deliverance from Syria: for thou shalt smite the Syrians in Aphek, till thou have consumed them.
18And he said, Take the arrows. And he took them. And he said unto the king of Israel, Smite upon the ground. And he smote thrice, and stayed.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you seek God's guidance in your decisions?

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What does it mean for you to submit to spiritual leadership?

3

When have you experienced the power of prayer in your life?

Life Application

leadership

Seek wise counsel from spiritual leaders when making important decisions.

faith

Practice prayerfully seeking God's direction in daily choices.

People in This Verse

ElishaOT

The successor to Elijah, known for performing miracles and continuing Elijah's prophetic ministry.

First appearance: 1 Kings 19:16

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