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2 Kings 3:25 ยท KJV

"And they beat down the cities, and on every good piece of land cast every man his stone, and filled it; and they stopped all the wells of water, and felled all the good trees: only in Kir-haraseth left they the stones thereof; howbeit the slingers went about it, and smote it."

King James Version

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Passage Context

23And they said, This is blood: the kings are surely slain, and they have smitten one another: now therefore, Moab, to the spoil.
24And when they came to the camp of Israel, the Israelites rose up and smote the Moabites, so that they fled before them: but they went forward smiting the Moabites, even in their country.
25And they beat down the cities, and on every good piece of land cast every man his stone, and filled it; and they stopped all the wells of water, and felled all the good trees: only in Kir-haraseth left they the stones thereof; howbeit the slingers went about it, and smote it.
26And when the king of Moab saw that the battle was too sore for him, he took with him seven hundred men that drew swords, to break through even unto the king of Edom: but they could not.
27Then he took his eldest son that should have reigned in his stead, and offered him for a burnt offering upon the wall. And there was great indignation against Israel: and they departed from him, and returned to their own land.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to challenges in your life?

2

What does perseverance look like for you?

3

When have you felt overwhelmed and how did you cope?

Life Application

faith

Trusting God in difficult situations can provide strength. Reflect on how faith has helped you overcome obstacles.

relationships

Consider how you can support someone facing a tough time, just as the people of Israel faced challenges together.

Places in This Verse

Kir-haraseth

A fortified city of Moab, significant during conflicts with Israel.

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