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2 Kings 14:7 · KJV

"He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto this day."

King James Version

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Passage Context

5And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand, that he slew his servants which had slain the king his father.
6But the children of the murderers he slew not: according unto that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
7He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto this day.
8Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.
9And Jehoash the king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that was in Lebanon sent to the cedar that was in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and there passed by a wild beast that was in Lebanon, and trode down the thistle.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you handle challenges in your life?

2

What does victory look like for you?

3

When have you felt the need to fight for something important?

Life Application

grief

Recognize that overcoming challenges can lead to personal growth.

faith

Trust that God equips you for the battles you face.

Places in This Verse

Edom(Southern Jordan today)

A historical region known for its conflicts with Israel, located to the southeast of Israel.

Selah(Petra, Jordan today)

An ancient city known for its rock-cut architecture, significant in Edomite history.

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