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Judges 10:8 · KJV

"And that year they vexed and oppressed the children of Israel: eighteen years, all the children of Israel that were on the other side Jordan in the land of the Amorites, which is in Gilead."

King James Version

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Passage Context

6And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim, and Ashtaroth, and the gods of Syria, and the gods of Zidon, and the gods of Moab, and the gods of the children of Ammon, and the gods of the Philistines, and forsook the LORD, and served not him.
7And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he sold them into the hands of the Philistines, and into the hands of the children of Ammon.
8And that year they vexed and oppressed the children of Israel: eighteen years, all the children of Israel that were on the other side Jordan in the land of the Amorites, which is in Gilead.
9Moreover the children of Ammon passed over Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim; so that Israel was sore distressed.
10And the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, saying, We have sinned against thee, both because we have forsaken our God, and also served Baalim.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you handle oppression or challenges in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to seek deliverance?

3

When have you felt overwhelmed by circumstances?

Life Application

faith

Turn to prayer when facing challenges, seeking God's guidance and strength.

resilience

Develop strategies to cope with and overcome difficulties.

Places in This Verse

Gilead

Gilead was a region known for its balm and strategic location, often a battleground during conflicts with neighboring peoples.

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