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2 Samuel 20:18-20
New American Standard Bible 1995
2 Samuel 20:18-20
New American Standard Bible 1995
18 Then she spoke, saying, “Formerly they used to say, ‘They will surely ask advice at Abel,’ and thus they ended the dispute. 19 I am of those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel. (A)You are seeking to destroy a city, even a mother in Israel. Why would you swallow up (B)the inheritance of the Lord?” 20 Joab replied, “Far be it, far be it from me 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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