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The meaning of your name can affect your future.

I can see you want proof:

• When Israel was defeated in battle by the men of Ai, and if you were of the family Judah, and you were of the household of Achan, your name meant you would die.

• If you were of Israel, when David asked if there was anyone left of the house of Saul that he might bless for Jonathon’s sake, you would have been glad to be Mephibosheth.

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