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Judges 5:16 Β· KJV

"Why abodest thou among the sheepfolds, to hear the bleatings of the flocks? For the divisions of Reuben there were great searchings of heart."

King James Version

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Passage Context

14Out of Ephraim was there a root of them against Amalek; after thee, Benjamin, among thy people; out of Machir came down governors, and out of Zebulun they that handle the pen of the writer.
15And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; even Issachar, and also Barak: he was sent on foot into the valley. For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart.
16Why abodest thou among the sheepfolds, to hear the bleatings of the flocks? For the divisions of Reuben there were great searchings of heart.
17Gilead abode beyond Jordan: and why did Dan remain in ships? Asher continued on the sea shore, and abode in his breaches.
18Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond when faced with difficult decisions?

2

What does it mean for you to take action rather than remain passive?

3

When have you struggled to make a choice in a challenging situation?

Life Application

decision-making

Consider a decision you are facing and seek guidance through prayer or counsel to take a step forward.

commitment

Reflect on areas in your life where you need to show more commitment and take decisive action.

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