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2 Samuel 21:13-15
New Catholic Bible
2 Samuel 21:13-15
New Catholic Bible
13 After David had removed from there the bones of Saul and the bones of his son Jonathan, he also gathered up the bones of those who had been slain and dismembered. 14 The bones of Saul and his son Jonathan were buried at Zela, in the territory of Benjamin, in the tomb of Saul’s father Kish. After all of the king’s commands had been carried out, God answered prayers that were offered up on behalf of the country.
15 Exploits in Philistine Wars.[a] Once again the Philistines went to war against Israel. David went down with his men to fight against the Philistines, but he began to grow weary.
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- 2 Samuel 21:15 A story that is epic and legendary in character.
2 Samuel 21:13-15
New International Version
2 Samuel 21:13-15
New International Version
13 David brought the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from there, and the bones of those who had been killed and exposed were gathered up.
14 They buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan in the tomb of Saul’s father Kish, at Zela(A) in Benjamin, and did everything the king commanded. After that,(B) God answered prayer(C) in behalf of the land.(D)
Wars Against the Philistines(E)
15 Once again there was a battle between the Philistines(F) and Israel. David went down with his men to fight against the Philistines, and he became exhausted.
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