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For our ancestors fell by the sword, and our sons, our daughters, and our wives have been taken captive because of this. 10 Now, I intend to make a covenant with the Lord, the God of Israel, that his burning anger may turn away from us. 11 My sons, do not be negligent any longer, for it is you whom the Lord has chosen to stand before him, to minister to him, to be his ministers and to offer incense.”

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This is why our fathers have fallen by the sword and why our sons and daughters and our wives are in captivity.(A) 10 Now I intend to make a covenant(B) with the Lord, the God of Israel, so that his fierce anger(C) will turn away from us. 11 My sons, do not be negligent now, for the Lord has chosen you to stand before him and serve him,(D) to minister(E) before him and to burn incense.”

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