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2 Samuel 1:7 · KJV

"And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. And I answered, Here am I."

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Passage Context

5And David said unto the young man that told him, How knowest thou that Saul and Jonathan his son be dead?
6And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.
7And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. And I answered, Here am I.
8And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite.
9He said unto me again, Stand, I pray thee, upon me, and slay me: for anguish is come upon me, because my life is yet whole in me.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to being called upon in times of need?

2

What does it mean for you to be present for others?

3

When have you felt compelled to answer a call for help?

Life Application

service

Be attentive to the needs of those around you and respond with compassion.

faith

Consider how God might be calling you to step forward in your community.

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