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Joshua 7:8 Β· KJV

"O Lord, what shall I say, when Israel turneth their backs before their enemies!"

King James Version

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Passage Context

6And Joshua rent his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face before the ark of the LORD until the eventide, he and the elders of Israel, and put dust upon their heads.
7And Joshua said, Alas, O Lord GOD, wherefore hast thou at all brought this people over Jordan, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to destroy us? would to God we had been content, and dwelt on the other side Jordan!
8O Lord, what shall I say, when Israel turneth their backs before their enemies!
9For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land shall hear of it, and shall environ us round, and cut off our name from the earth: and what wilt thou do unto thy great name?
10And the LORD said unto Joshua, Get thee up; wherefore liest thou thus upon thy face?

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Reflection Questions

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How do you express your frustrations to God?

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What does it mean for you to seek God's guidance in difficult times?

3

When have you felt abandoned in your struggles?

Life Application

prayer

Bring your concerns and frustrations to God in prayer; He is always listening.

guidance

Seeking God's direction can provide clarity in times of confusion.

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JoshuaOT

Joshua was Moses' assistant and later became the leader of the Israelites. He was known for his courage and faithfulness.

First appearance: Exodus 17:9

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