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2 Samuel 23:3
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3 The God of Israel spoke,
the Protector[a] of Israel spoke to me.
The one who rules fairly among men,
the one who rules in the fear of God,

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  1. 2 Samuel 23:3 tn Heb “rock,” used as a metaphor of divine protection.
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2 Samuel 23:3
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3 The God of Israel spoke,
    the Rock(A) of Israel said to me:
‘When one rules over people in righteousness,(B)
    when he rules in the fear(C) of God,(D)

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2 Samuel 23:3
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3 The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.

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