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1 Samuel 14:52
International Standard Version
1 Samuel 14:52
International Standard Version
52 There was intense fighting against the Philistines during Saul’s entire reign, and whenever Saul discovered a strong or valiant warrior, he would enlist him for service.[a]
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- 1 Samuel 14:52 Lit. gather him to himself
1 Samuel 14:52
New International Version
1 Samuel 14:52
New International Version
52 All the days of Saul there was bitter war with the Philistines, and whenever Saul saw a mighty or brave man, he took(A) him into his service.
1 Samuel 14:52
New King James Version
1 Samuel 14:52
New King James Version
52 Now there was fierce war with the Philistines all the days of Saul. And when Saul saw any strong man or any valiant man, (A)he took him for himself.
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1 Samuel 14:52
English Standard Version
1 Samuel 14:52
English Standard Version
52 There was hard fighting against the Philistines all the days of Saul. And when Saul saw any strong man, or any valiant man, (A)he attached him to himself.
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