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2 Samuel 3:36 ยท KJV

"And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people."

King James Version

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Passage Context

34Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet put into fetters: as a man falleth before wicked men, so fellest thou. And all the people wept again over him.
35And when all the people came to cause David to eat meat while it was yet day, David sware, saying, So do God to me, and more also, if I taste bread, or ought else, till the sun be down.
36And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.
37For all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner.
38And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you seek approval in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to please others?

3

When have you felt the satisfaction of being accepted by a community?

Life Application

leadership

Consider how your actions can positively influence those around you and foster goodwill.

community

Engage with your community in ways that build trust and mutual respect.

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