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Judges 3:19 · KJV

"But he himself turned again from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, I have a secret errand unto thee, O king: who said, Keep silence. And all that stood by him went out from him."

King James Version

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Passage Context

17And he brought the present unto Eglon king of Moab: and Eglon was a very fat man.
18And when he had made an end to offer the present, he sent away the people that bare the present.
19But he himself turned again from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, I have a secret errand unto thee, O king: who said, Keep silence. And all that stood by him went out from him.
20And Ehud came unto him; and he was sitting in a summer parlour, which he had for himself alone. And Ehud said, I have a message from God unto thee. And he arose out of his seat.
21And Ehud put forth his left hand, and took the dagger from his right thigh, and thrust it into his belly:

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Reflection Questions

1

What secrets do you keep that might hinder your relationships?

2

How do you discern when to speak and when to remain silent?

3

When have you had to approach someone with a difficult message?

Life Application

communication

Be mindful of how you communicate important messages, ensuring clarity and respect.

trust

Consider the importance of trust in your relationships and how secrets can affect that.

Places in This Verse

Gilgal(Near Jericho, Israel today)

Gilgal was a significant location for the Israelites, serving as a campsite and a place of renewal after entering the Promised Land.

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