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Isaiah 7:8 · KJV

"For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin; and within threescore and five years shall Ephraim be broken, that it be not a people."

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Passage Context

6Let us go up against Judah, and vex it, and let us make a breach therein for us, and set a king in the midst of it, even the son of Tabeal:
7Thus saith the Lord GOD, It shall not stand, neither shall it come to pass.
8For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin; and within threescore and five years shall Ephraim be broken, that it be not a people.
9And the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah's son. If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established.
10Moreover the LORD spake again unto Ahaz, saying,

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you perceive the consequences of leadership?

2

What does it mean for you to be part of a community that may face judgment?

3

When have you seen the effects of poor leadership in your life?

Life Application

community

Reflect on how your actions contribute to the health of your community and its future.

faith

Consider how your faith can influence the leadership around you positively.

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