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16 I thought you would listen to me and save me from the one who is trying to kill my son and me and so remove us from the land God gave his people. 17 (A)I said to myself that your promise, sir, would make me safe, because the king is like God's angel and can distinguish good from evil.[a] May the Lord your God be with you!”

18 The king answered, “I'm going to ask you a question, and you must tell me the whole truth.”

“Ask me anything, Your Majesty,” she answered.

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  1. 2 Samuel 14:17 can distinguish good from evil; or knows everything.

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