And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjathjearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years: and all the house of Israel lamented after the Lord.

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The ark remained at Kiriath Jearim(A) a long time—twenty years in all.

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Then all the people of Israel turned back to the Lord.(B)

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