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2 Samuel 20:18-20
Common English Bible
2 Samuel 20:18-20
Common English Bible
18 She said, “People used to say long ago: ‘Ask your question at Abel,’ and that settled the matter. 19 I am one of the peaceful and faithful in Israel, but you are trying to kill a city that is one of Israel’s mothers! Why would you annihilate the Lord’s inheritance?”
20 Joab answered, “I would never, ever annihilate or destroy such a thing!
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2 Samuel 20:18-20
New International Version
2 Samuel 20:18-20
New International Version
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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