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2 Samuel 14:17 · KJV

"Then thine handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall now be comfortable: for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and bad: therefore the LORD thy God will be with thee."

King James Version

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Passage Context

15Now therefore that I am come to speak of this thing unto my lord the king, it is because the people have made me afraid: and thy handmaid said, I will now speak unto the king; it may be that the king will perform the request of his handmaid.
16For the king will hear, to deliver his handmaid out of the hand of the man that would destroy me and my son together out of the inheritance of God.
17Then thine handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall now be comfortable: for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and bad: therefore the LORD thy God will be with thee.
18Then the king answered and said unto the woman, Hide not from me, I pray thee, the thing that I shall ask thee. And the woman said, Let my lord the king now speak.
19And the king said, Is not the hand of Joab with thee in all this? And the woman answered and said, As thy soul liveth, my lord the king, none can turn to the right hand or to the left from ought that my lord the king hath spoken: for thy servant Joab, he bade me, and he put all these words in the mouth of thine handmaid:

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you perceive wisdom in leadership today?

2

What does it mean for you to discern good from bad in your life?

3

When have you felt guided by a wise leader or mentor?

Life Application

leadership

Seek to embody wisdom in your decisions and interactions with others.

personal growth

Identify areas in your life where you need discernment and ask for guidance.

People in This Verse

King DavidOT

The second king of Israel, known for his leadership, poetry, and complex family dynamics.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 16:13

Connection to Jesus

character of jesus

The king's ability to discern good and bad reflects the wisdom of Jesus as the ultimate judge and leader.

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