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2 Kings 6:29 · KJV

"So we boiled my son, and did eat him: and I said unto her on the next day, Give thy son, that we may eat him: and she hath hid her son."

King James Version

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Passage Context

27And he said, If the LORD do not help thee, whence shall I help thee? out of the barnfloor, or out of the winepress?
28And the king said unto her, What aileth thee? And she answered, This woman said unto me, Give thy son, that we may eat him to day, and we will eat my son to morrow.
29So we boiled my son, and did eat him: and I said unto her on the next day, Give thy son, that we may eat him: and she hath hid her son.
30And it came to pass, when the king heard the words of the woman, that he rent his clothes; and he passed by upon the wall, and the people looked, and, behold, he had sackcloth within upon his flesh.
31Then he said, God do so and more also to me, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat shall stand on him this day.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to extreme situations?

2

What does it mean for you to maintain your values in crisis?

3

When have you faced a moral dilemma?

Life Application

ethics

In dire circumstances, it's crucial to hold onto your values. Reflect on how you can maintain your integrity in difficult times.

compassion

Consider how you can show compassion to those in desperate situations, recognizing their humanity amidst suffering.

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