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Judges 9:17 Β· KJV

"(For my father fought for you, and adventured his life far, and delivered you out of the hand of Midian:"

King James Version

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Passage Context

15And the bramble said unto the trees, If in truth ye anoint me king over you, then come and put your trust in my shadow: and if not, let fire come out of the bramble, and devour the cedars of Lebanon.
16Now therefore, if ye have done truly and sincerely, in that ye have made Abimelech king, and if ye have dealt well with Jerubbaal and his house, and have done unto him according to the deserving of his hands;
17(For my father fought for you, and adventured his life far, and delivered you out of the hand of Midian:
18And ye are risen up against my father's house this day, and have slain his sons, threescore and ten persons, upon one stone, and have made Abimelech, the son of his maidservant, king over the men of Shechem, because he is your brother;)
19If ye then have dealt truly and sincerely with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, then rejoice ye in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you:

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you honor those who have sacrificed for you?

2

What does loyalty mean to you in relationships?

3

When have you felt gratitude for someone's sacrifices?

Life Application

gratitude

Take time to express gratitude to those who have impacted your life.

legacy

Consider how your actions today will affect future generations.

People in This Verse

Gideon (Jerubbaal)OT

A major judge of Israel who led the Israelites to victory over the Midianites. He is known for his faith and obedience to God.

First appearance: Judges 6:11

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