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18 Then she said, People used to say, Let them but ask counsel at Abel, and so they settled the matter.

19 I am one of the peaceable and faithful in Israel. You seek to destroy a city which is a mother in Israel. Why will you swallow up the inheritance of the Lord?

20 Joab answered, Far be it, far be it from me that I should swallow up or destroy!

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18 She continued, “Long ago they used to say, ‘Get your answer at Abel,’ and that settled it. 19 We are the peaceful(A) and faithful in Israel. You are trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why do you want to swallow up the Lord’s inheritance?”(B)

20 “Far be it from me!” Joab replied, “Far be it from me to swallow up or destroy!

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