Judges 6:24 · KJV

"Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovah-shalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites."

King James Version

Passage Context

²²And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O Lord GOD! for because I have seen an angel of the LORD face to face.

²³And the LORD said unto him, Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die.

²⁴Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovah-shalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.

²⁵And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Take thy father's young bullock, even the second bullock of seven years old, and throw down the altar of Baal that thy father hath, and cut down the grove that is by it:

²⁶And build an altar unto the LORD thy God upon the top of this rock, in the ordered place, and take the second bullock, and offer a burnt sacrifice with the wood of the grove which thou shalt cut down.

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Reflection Questions

What does building an altar to God look like in your life?

How do you remember significant moments of faith?

When have you made a commitment to God that changed your life?

Life Application

worship

Create a personal space for worship and reflection to connect with God.

commitment

Make a public declaration of your faith or commitment to God.

People in This Verse

GideonOT

Gideon was a judge of Israel who led the Israelites to victory against the Midianites. He is known for his initial doubts but ultimately obeyed God's call to deliver His people.

First appearance: Judges 6:11

Places in This Verse

Ophrah

Ophrah was a city in ancient Israel, associated with Gideon. It was a place of worship and significant events in the life of the Israelites during the Judges period.

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