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I believe this is why seven of his sons are pastors in the Lord's Chosen

midehi2:
but wait o, i believe he uses charm in marrying them, cos i see no sane woman to be the 57^th wife

mhennn! that family needs a serious liberation

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Good day brethren,

The scripture below tells the story of a rape committed in israel that led to the death of the woman and eventually a war against the Benjamites.

My Observation: This war was sanctioned by God and God determined that Judah should go first into battle why then did they loose men on the first and second days until God specifically said that they'll win on the third day?

My Question: Was God doing this on purpose? what was the death of the Israelites in the first 2days expected to achieve?



Judges Chapter 20 : 18-end
18 Then the Israelites marched up to Bethel to ask for direction from God. They inquired, “Who should go up first to fight against the Benjaminites for us?”
And the LORD said, “Let the tribe of Judah be first.”
19 So the next morning, the Israelites got up and camped near Gibeah. 20 They marched out to fight against the Benjaminites, lining up in battle formation against them at Gibeah. 21 But the Benjaminites marched out from Gibeah and cut down twenty-two thousand Israelite men that day.
23 So the Israelites went back up and wept before the LORD until evening. They asked the LORD, “Should we move in again to fight our relatives the Benjaminites?”
And the LORD replied, “March out against them.”[/i]
22 The Israelite troops regrouped and lined up in battle formation again in the same place they had lined up the first day. 24 The Israelites moved in against the Benjaminites the second day. 25 But the Benjaminites marched out of Gibeah to meet them on that second day and cut down another eighteen thousand Israelite men, all of whom were armed with swords.
26 Then all the Israelite troops went back up to Bethel and wept, just sitting there in the LORD’s presence. They fasted that whole day until evening. Then they offered entirely burned offerings and well-being sacrifices to the LORD. 27 Now in those days the chest containing God’s covenant was there, 28 and Phinehas, Eleazar’s son and Aaron’s grandson, was in charge of ministering before it. The Israelites asked the LORD, “Should we march out once again to fight our relatives the Benjaminites or should we give up?”
And the LORD replied, “March up, for I’ll hand them to you tomorrow.”[i]
29 So the Israelites set ambushes around Gibeah. 30 Three days later, the Israelites marched out against the Benjaminites. They lined up for battle against Gibeah as before. 31 When the Benjaminites came out to meet them, they were drawn away from the city. They began to strike down some of the troops just like the last time, about thirty Israelites along the main roads, one of which goes up to Bethel and one to Gibeah, as well as in the open fields. 32 The Benjaminites thought, They’re being wiped out before us like the first time. But the Israelites had planned, We’ll retreat and draw them away from the city toward the main roads. 33 The Israelites moved from their position and reformed their battle lines at Baal-tamar. Then the Israelites who had been set in ambush charged out from their positions west of Gibeah. 34 Ten thousand specially chosen men from all the Israelites came against Gibeah. The fighting was fierce, and the Benjaminites didn’t realize that disaster was almost on them. 35 The LORD wiped out the Benjaminites before Israel. The Israelites slaughtered twenty-five thousand one hundred Benjaminite men that day, all of them armed with swords. 36 Then the Benjaminites saw that they had been defeated.
The Israelites had given ground to the Benjaminites because they relied on the ambush that they had set around Gibeah. 37 Indeed, those in the ambush had dashed swiftly into Gibeah and killed all the people in the city with their swords. 38 The plan between the main force of the Israelites and those in the ambush was that when they sent up a big cloud of smoke from the city, 39 the Israelites would turn around in battle. The Benjaminites had begun to defeat some of the Israelites and had killed about thirty men, thinking, They are definitely going to be wiped out before us, as in the first battle! 40 But then the column of smoke began to rise from the city. When the Benjaminites looked back, there was the entire city going up in smoke to the sky. 41 The main force of the Israelites turned around, and the Benjaminites lost heart, because they recognized that disaster had fallen on them. 42 They turned back before the Israelites in the direction of the desert, but the fighting caught up with them, and those from the towns were slaughtering them there. 43 They encircled the Benjaminites, chased them from Nohah, and trampled them to the east of Gibeah. 44 Eighteen thousand Benjaminites fell, all of whom were strong warriors. 45 When they turned back and fled toward the desert to the rock of Rimmon, the Israelites picked off another five thousand men on the main roads. And when they caught up with them at Gidom, they struck down two thousand more.
46 All in all, the total number of Benjaminites who fell that day was twenty-five thousand men, all of whom were armed with swords and were strong warriors. 47 Six hundred men turned back and fled toward the desert to the rock of Rimmon. They stayed at the rock of Rimmon for four months. 48 But the Israelites turned their attention to the rest of the Benjaminites and massacred them entirely—the city, the people, even the animals, and everything else they found. They also burned down every city they came across.

Good day guys, please does anyone have information on this? i'll really appreciate

The closest person I have lost is my late husband in 2005. difficult to forget as the pain comes on strong once in a while
However God has replaced the beautiful memories we shared with other beautiful memories.

Hey Kepito,

I have visited the site and i fear that this may simply be 419.
wehn it looks to good to be true, it is probably too good to be true

Thank God for safe delivery

ogmask:
The moment came and she came forth. Beautiful baby she is. Am so happy and grateful to God. Mather and child fine and bubbling. Tnx for ur love.

Im seriously tripping on a very dedicated papa.
God bless you and your little girl

frijos:
Walahi if to say dem dey sell experience I for done be like dangote on top this matter. Hehehe

This topic just got me remeniscing of all I went thru from inception of the pregnancy til when my daughter was put into my arms.

Its a total joyful experience watching her grow. From the first words she ever mnumbled to her very first steps I witness her take. Then what about her first day in school What about watching her run off to join in the assembly What about watching her at the assembly from my office window every morning (cos her school is next to my place of work)? What about having breakfast together before school What about sleeping on my stomach everytime What about when she pushes her mother away from my body n cuddles up with me? Then what about when she's ill Taking her to the clinic n making sure she gets the best of treatment n what about she doesn't like taking those drugs And what about times I had to spank her I feel for her but I had to be strong emotionally and afterall we r still best of friends lol. I cud recall when she was about 11 months old she wanted to write cos she saw me writing, he wudnt allow me concentrate until I had to put her on the table. Can u guys imagine, I tore a piece of paper for her but she wanted the book instead so I gave her the book and took the sheet of paper. Lol I gave her pencil but she wanted my biro so I ended up with the baby's stuff n she ended up with mine only to be scribbling rubbish all over my book lol. She's all grown up now she's the one teaching daddy how to pronounce words, spell, dress, brush etc

Father n daughter what a wonderful world!

1st pic when she was 9months old. 2nd when she was 2 years old.

I am a happy father and I pray to God to always protect my little mama. Amen

She's 6 yrs old now, what a big gurl. She speaks English and French fluently.luvs bicycles, cartoons and love painting.

no way, not interested.
too much 'chuking' from the bia bia

her treshold for pain is obviously low if she is crying when the doctors say she is not yet actively in labor
However we call you baby forth in Jesus name. we await your testimony on the birth of your baby.

a phase has ended and a new phase begins


[quote author=ogmask post=/post/26826531]My wife started having contractions 2days ago. We came to the hospital yesterday and since then I have been beside her. The pain of labour is indiscribable. She has been crying for over 24hrs and yet the doctor said she has not entered active labour.
This is our first and I want to be here all the way.
I am eagerly looking forward to holding our bundle of joy. Thank God for his mercies.[/quote]

no two pregnancies are the same. please support her as much as you can and give her peace and space

mobuch: My wife is heavy with our 4th child, infact this current pregnancy is the one with the most drama, I. Have to wake up every mid nite to give her massage, I have to pet her everyday cos she is always upset; she z 7mths gone, can't wait for this nitemare to end.

Enasco1: I will prefer a house wife cos u can set up little business 4 her 2 contribute her part but a woman wt career vision will always want her voice 2 superced dat of their husband!! Hardly b4 u can point any career oriented woman dat x submissive!!

im not so sure i agree with Enasco. that may be the fear of a less confident man.
some house-wives can be very head strong

Truth24: I bet N1000 credit will do d magic.... Just load a call her every one hour of d day.... u can speak for not up to one minute and say u're feeling bored u wanted to hear her voice.... Call her and make sure u keep calling her.... Like 3 days she go call to warn u make u no call her agn.....
Oh u dey work but u fit still dey find small time Sha, remember not more dan a minute on d fone

Im very married with a child but believe me i expect my hubby to call me everyday just to check up
he recently complained that i dont call him as much, but thats you chasing me na.
not necessarily 3ce but at least once

100Cents: One girl came to corrupt me with this public kissing and hugging of a thing. I refuse and she became my enemy..

You kiss me outside and enter the house and start staring at me.like.blackboard.. smh

@naijaboy,
abeg oh i didnt dey dere. no be me and you na.
I be one-man woman oh! besides i am paid for and fully taken.

Olasmith,
if you had paid in full, im sure she wont mind. infact she'll welcome the attention afterall, you'll be the only one permitted to do so.
you dont show open affection to a woman/man you arent married to.
na 'blocking-road' thingz

@ronald4lif,

money transfer no be simple act oh. that is actually major especially if it is unsolicited

there are those little seemingly simple acts men do that makes joy burst from our hearts.

for me among other things, they include
* Hold my hand as we cross the road: I may even protest and say im not a child but It automatically makes me feel quite warm inside.
* hug me fully with a kiss when we meet in the OPEN: while this may seem embarassing, it makes me feel mushy because my man has simply told everyone around 'she belongs to me'. guaranteed to get you more hugs and full action at home later.

what simple actions make you .....

i have just sent some money to the account. we pray that God heals her and opens new doors for her family in Jesus name. Amen

horrible

Hello Ladies,
'Esha' tomatoes are the compressed tomatoes under the basket of tomatoes. because they are already compressed, the market women pack and sell them cheap.
aside from the sour taste you get once a while when you buy stale ones, what is really bad about buying 'esha' tomatoes?

Hello RTFM,
I read your comments and story and realise that you are at the early stages of mourning and trying to find your feet after a loss.
When we see the Lord im sure I wont be the only one to ask 'Why the Lord took away someone so beloved', but while we are here we are bound to miss the, especially since its just the spirit that leaves and we bury the body. their clothes, perfume, memories never really die but time does blur the pain and we can move on.
I posted here some weeks ago that I actually cried and mourned my late hubby 9years later and with a great husband and adorable daughter.

I think you should take one day at a time. when you feel thankful by all means give God all the praise, when you remember her and feel the loss, cry if you need to. Let it all go and allow God to heal your heart and help you move on

your emotions are real and true and God will take you through this season in Jesus name. much love

Thanks @winneygirl you so aptly put it.
Thanks pedestal82 I've removed the pix. God bless you all

The agonizing prayer from the heart of a sincere mother can break many chains and ensure fulfilment of destiny
Thank God for mothers and fathers who birthed us in the place or prayer
In truth, some of these werent event bilogical parents

definitely a YES

Hi Ledaface,

Thanks for your comments. I have destroyed everything that i have physically that belongs to him except the death certificate which i was advised to keep. it is not like i think of him everyday but once in a while he comes to mind and i can easily shrug it off but today I felt deep pain as though he had recently died.

Secondly he is not an ex, he is late. wht else would i call him besides my late hubby. he was a dear friend even before we began to date and marry, we knew even when we dated others. he is probably the only man who knows me FULLY in every way. we were married less than 2years but had known each other much longer than that. he was the proverbial soul mate and was torn from me. I saw him die in LUTH and was anointing the dead body thinking he was just in a coma. even if I live till 100years i know that i can never forget him, I'll need amnesia to do so.

when i married my current husband i told my brother that my greatest joy is that despite the pressure (because they were 3 persons at the time) i eventaully married the person I really liked. My dear husband now is not perfect but he is definitely a consoliation from God to me and he has successfully made marriage worthwhile for me. we are currently 4years in marriage and i wont exchange him for anyone else alive because he is my pride and above all is really committed to his family.

I am way past comparing both men, they are different but today I dont know what happened and this is the second time since i got married that i have had this intense feeling of missing my late hubby and make no mistake it has nothing to do with sex ( I am a thoroughly satisfied woman sexually). I guess he will always have a place in my heart

thank you so much guys.

Usually he comes to mind when my hubby has done something that hurt and i uncounsciously compare them like ' Eze would never have done something like that' etc

But today there was just no reason for it. woke up normally had some real good loving but on our way to work his memory came at me and i almost wished my last hubby was here. Later this afternoon, the thoughts returned and tears escaped my eyes. even i couldnt believe i cried for him after 9years. the ache is still there even when i thought i was over him.

I'll keep trying my best to give my present family my all, God is my strength

Yes I will stand with my man no matter what expecially if/when we are standing together
I will leave only when there is physical abuse that is life threatening then i'll leave with my children and preseve my life

Hello dear nairalanders,

We were married barely 2years when he died in 2005.
I am currently remarried with a beautiful daughter but i keep remembering him especially today.
My husband is great even with the normal marriage issues but i really do love my husband dearly

But i know i shed a tear today and i kept muttering like my late hubby can hear me, that I loved you
why do I still feel the pain and miss him even after all this time

Hello Dear,
sorry on your loss, for me its been 8years too(2005) and I am current 31 and remarried

Even with a partner i still feel some of the pain especially when my hubby hurts me but in truth yu really need to move on.

you need someone else. You will never be able to truly/really/totally forget him especially if he was a first like me, but you'll do just fine and move on

God be with you my dear