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Judges 8:1 Β· KJV

"And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us thus, that thou calledst us not, when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? And they did chide with him sharply."

King James Version

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Passage Context

1And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us thus, that thou calledst us not, when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? And they did chide with him sharply.
2And he said unto them, What have I done now in comparison of you? Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer?
3God hath delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond when you feel overlooked?

2

What does it mean for you to be included in a team?

3

When have you had to confront someone about a misunderstanding?

Life Application

relationships

Communicate openly with friends when feeling excluded. Seek to understand their perspective.

conflict

Address grievances directly to avoid misunderstandings and resentment.

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

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