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2 Samuel 1:9 Β· KJV

"He 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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

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.
10So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord.
11Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to confront suffering in others?

2

How do you respond when faced with someone else's pain?

3

When have you had to make a difficult decision in a crisis?

Life Application

empathy

Practice empathy by actively listening to those who are in distress.

leadership

Reflect on how your decisions impact others, especially in challenging situations.

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