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Nahum 3:18 · KJV

"Thy shepherds slumber, O king of Assyria: thy nobles shall dwell in the dust: thy people is scattered upon the mountains, and no man gathereth them."

King James Version

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Passage Context

16Thou hast multiplied thy merchants above the stars of heaven: the cankerworm spoileth, and flieth away.
17Thy crowned are as the locusts, and thy captains as the great grasshoppers, which camp in the hedges in the cold day, but when the sun ariseth they flee away, and their place is not known where they are.
18Thy shepherds slumber, O king of Assyria: thy nobles shall dwell in the dust: thy people is scattered upon the mountains, and no man gathereth them.
19There is no healing of thy bruise; thy wound is grievous: all that hear the bruit of thee shall clap the hands over thee: for upon whom hath not thy wickedness passed continually?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you perceive the role of leadership in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to feel scattered or lost?

3

When have you felt let down by those in authority?

Life Application

leadership

Reflect on the qualities you value in leaders and how you can embody those traits in your own life.

community

Consider ways to support and uplift those around you, especially in times of uncertainty.

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