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2 Kings 6:19 · KJV

"And Elisha said unto them, This is not the way, neither is this the city: follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom ye seek. But he led them to Samaria."

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Passage Context

17And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
18And when they came down to him, Elisha prayed unto the LORD, and said, Smite this people, I pray thee, with blindness. And he smote them with blindness according to the word of Elisha.
19And Elisha said unto them, This is not the way, neither is this the city: follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom ye seek. But he led them to Samaria.
20And it came to pass, when they were come into Samaria, that Elisha said, LORD, open the eyes of these men, that they may see. And the LORD opened their eyes, and they saw; and, behold, they were in the midst of Samaria.
21And the king of Israel said unto Elisha, when he saw them, My father, shall I smite them? shall I smite them?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you discern the right path in confusing situations?

2

What does it mean for you to follow God's guidance?

3

When have you experienced a change in direction that surprised you?

Life Application

guidance

Seek God's guidance through prayer when faced with difficult decisions. Trust that He will lead you in the right direction.

trust

Consider how you can trust God's plan even when it doesn't align with your expectations.

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

Places in This Verse

Samaria(Samaria today)

Samaria was the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel. It was a significant political and religious center during the divided monarchy.

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