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2 Samuel 20:18-20
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
2 Samuel 20:18-20
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
18 Then she said, ‘They used to say in the old days, “Let them inquire at Abel”; and so they would settle a matter. 19 I am one of those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel; you seek to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel; why will you swallow up the heritage of the Lord?’ 20 Joab answered, ‘Far be it from me, far be it, that I should swallow up or destroy!
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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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