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Deuteronomy 2:9 · KJV

"And the LORD said unto me, Distress not the Moabites, neither contend with them in battle: for I will not give thee of their land for a possession; because I have given Ar unto the children of Lot for a possession."

King James Version

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Passage Context

7For the LORD thy God hath blessed thee in all the works of thy hand: he knoweth thy walking through this great wilderness: these forty years the LORD thy God hath been with thee; thou hast lacked nothing.
8And when we passed by from our brethren the children of Esau, which dwelt in Seir, through the way of the plain from Elath, and from Ezion-gaber, we turned and passed by the way of the wilderness of Moab.
9And the LORD said unto me, Distress not the Moabites, neither contend with them in battle: for I will not give thee of their land for a possession; because I have given Ar unto the children of Lot for a possession.
10The Emims dwelt therein in times past, a people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims;
11Which also were accounted giants, as the Anakims; but the Moabites call them Emims.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you handle conflicts with others?

2

What does it mean for you to seek peace?

3

When have you chosen to avoid conflict?

Life Application

relationships

Choosing peace over conflict can lead to healthier relationships. Reflect on ways to promote harmony.

faith

Trusting God's plan can help you navigate difficult relationships.

Places in This Verse

Ar(null today)

Ar was a city associated with the Moabites, highlighting God's specific allocation of land. It represents the importance of respecting territorial boundaries.

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