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not loyal enough

20241012 not loyal enough 2 Kings 13:1-25 (JDV). 2 Kings 13:1 In the twenty-third year of Judah’s King Joash son of Ahaziah, Jehoahaz son of Jehu became king over Israel in Samaria, and he reigned seventeen years.2 Kings 13:2 He … Continue reading

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not enough victory

2 Kings 13 Israel was to have victory over Syria, but not total victory.  God had provided a savior (probably Assyria) which would distract Syria.  Israel was not loyal enough to the LORD, so that generation would not see peace … Continue reading

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being patient and passionate

2 Kings 13:14f.   Elisha had told Joash to strike the ground with arrows. These strikes were to represent the future victories Israel would have over Syria. But Joash was impatient, and struck the ground only three times. Thus he sealed … Continue reading

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