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And Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S> to Ahiah<S>281</S>, Bring here<S>5066</S> the ark<S>727</S> of God<S>430</S>. For the ark<S>727</S> of God<S>430</S> was at that time<S>3117</S> with the children<S>1121</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>.


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And it came to pass, while Saul<S>7586</S> talked<S>1696</S> to the priest<S>3548</S>, that the noise<S>1995</S> that <i>was</i> in the host<S>4264</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S> went<S>3212</S> on<S>1980</S> and increased<S>7227</S>: and Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S> to the priest<S>3548</S>, Withdraw<S>622</S> thy hand<S>3027</S>. <n>noise: or, tumult</n>


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And Saul<S>7586</S> and all the people<S>5971</S> that <i>were</i> with him assembled<S>2199</S> themselves, and they came<S>935</S> to the battle<S>4421</S>: and, behold, every man’s<S>376</S> sword<S>2719</S> was against his companion<S>7453</S>, <i>and there was</i> a very<S>3966</S> great<S>1419</S> confusion<S>4103</S>. <n>assembled…: Heb. were cried together</n>


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Moreover the Hebrews<S>5680</S> <i>that</i> were with the Philistines<S>6430</S> before<S>865</S> that time<S>8032</S>, who went up<S>5927</S> with them into the camp<S>4264</S> <i>from the </i>surrounding<S>5439</S> <i>country</i>, even they also <i>turned</i> to be with the Israelites<S>3478</S> that <i>were</i> with Saul<S>7586</S> and Jonathan<S>3129</S>.


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Likewise all the men<S>376</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> who had hid<S>2244</S> themselves in mount<S>2022</S> Ephraim<S>669</S>, <i>when</i> they heard<S>8085</S> that the Philistines<S>6430</S> fled<S>5127</S>, even they also followed hard<S>1692</S> after<S>310</S> them in the battle<S>4421</S>.


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So the LORD<S>3068</S> saved<S>3467</S> Israel<S>3478</S> that day<S>3117</S>: and the battle<S>4421</S> passed over<S>5674</S> to Bethaven<S>1007</S>.


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And the men<S>376</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> were distressed<S>5065</S> that day<S>3117</S>: for Saul<S>7586</S> had solemnly charged<S>422</S> the people<S>5971</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Cursed<S>779</S> <i>be</i> the man<S>376</S> that eateth<S>398</S> <i>any </i>food<S>3899</S> until evening<S>6153</S>, that I may be avenged<S>5358</S> on my enemies<S>341</S>. So none of the people<S>5971</S> tasted<S>2938</S> <i>any </i>food<S>3899</S>.


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And all <i>they of</i> the land<S>776</S> came<S>935</S> to a forest<S>3293</S>; and there was honey<S>1706</S> upon<S>6440</S> the ground<S>7704</S>.


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And when the people<S>5971</S> had come<S>935</S> into the forest<S>3293</S>, behold, the honey<S>1706</S> flowed<S>1982</S>; but no man put<S>5381</S> his hand<S>3027</S> to his mouth<S>6310</S>: for the people<S>5971</S> feared<S>3372</S> the oath<S>7621</S>.


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But Jonathan<S>3129</S> heard<S>8085</S> not when his father<S>1</S> charged<S>7650</S> the people<S>5971</S> with the oath<S>7650</S>: therefore he put forth<S>7971</S> the end<S>7097</S> of the rod<S>4294</S> that <i>was</i> in his hand<S>3027</S>, and dipped<S>2881</S> it in an honeycomb<S>3295</S> <S>1706</S>, and put<S>7725</S> his hand<S>3027</S> to his mouth<S>6310</S>; and his eyes<S>5869</S> were enlightened<S>215</S>.


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Then answered<S>6030</S> one<S>376</S> of the people<S>5971</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Thy father<S>1</S> strictly<S>7650</S> charged<S>7650</S> the people<S>5971</S> with an oath<S>7650</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Cursed<S>779</S> <i>be</i> the man<S>376</S> that eateth<S>398</S> <i>any </i>food<S>3899</S> this day<S>3117</S>. And the people<S>5971</S> were faint<S>5774</S>. <n>faint: or, weary</n>


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Then said<S>559</S> Jonathan<S>3129</S>, My father<S>1</S> hath troubled<S>5916</S> the land<S>776</S>: see<S>7200</S>, I pray you, how my eyes<S>5869</S> have become bright<S>215</S>, because I tasted<S>2938</S> a little<S>4592</S> of this honey<S>1706</S>.


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How much better<S>637</S>, if only<S>3863</S> the people<S>5971</S> had eaten<S>398</S> freely<S>398</S> to day<S>3117</S> of the spoil<S>7998</S> of their enemies<S>341</S> which they found<S>4672</S>? for had there not been now a much greater<S>7235</S> slaughter<S>4347</S> among the Philistines<S>6430</S>?


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And they smote<S>5221</S> the Philistines<S>6430</S> that day<S>3117</S> from Michmash<S>4363</S> to Aijalon<S>357</S>: and the people<S>5971</S> were very<S>3966</S> faint<S>5774</S>.


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And the people<S>5971</S> flew<S>5860</S> <S>6213</S> upon the spoil<S>7998</S>, and took<S>3947</S> sheep<S>6629</S>, and oxen<S>1241</S>, and calves<S>1121</S>, and slew<S>7819</S> <i>them</i> on the ground<S>776</S>: and the people<S>5971</S> ate<S>398</S> <i>them</i> with the blood<S>1818</S>.


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Then they told<S>5046</S> Saul<S>7586</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Behold, the people<S>5971</S> sin<S>2398</S> against the LORD<S>3068</S>, in that they eat<S>398</S> with the blood<S>1818</S>. And he said<S>559</S>, Ye have transgressed<S>898</S>: roll<S>1556</S> a great<S>1419</S> stone<S>68</S> to me this day<S>3117</S>. <n>transgressed: or, dealt treacherously</n>


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And Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S>, Disperse<S>6327</S> yourselves among the people<S>5971</S>, and say<S>559</S> to them, Bring me here<S>5066</S> every man<S>376</S> his ox<S>7794</S>, and every man<S>376</S> his sheep<S>7716</S>, and slay<S>7819</S> <i>them</i> here, and eat<S>398</S>; and sin<S>2398</S> not against the LORD<S>3068</S> in eating<S>398</S> with the blood<S>1818</S>. And all the people<S>5971</S> brought<S>5066</S> every man<S>376</S> his ox<S>7794</S> with him<S>3027</S> that night<S>3915</S>, and slew<S>7819</S> <i>them</i> there. <n>with him: Heb. in his hand</n>


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And Saul<S>7586</S> built<S>1129</S> an altar<S>4196</S> to the LORD<S>3068</S>: the same was the first<S>2490</S> altar<S>4196</S> that he built<S>1129</S> to the LORD<S>3068</S>. <n>the same…: Heb. that altar he began to build unto the LORD</n>


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And Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S>, Let us go down<S>3381</S> after<S>310</S> the Philistines<S>6430</S> by night<S>3915</S>, and spoil<S>962</S> them until the morning<S>1242</S> light<S>216</S>, and let us not leave<S>7604</S> a man<S>376</S> of them. And they said<S>559</S>, Do<S>6213</S> whatever seemeth<S>5869</S> good<S>2896</S> to thee. Then said<S>559</S> the priest<S>3548</S>, Let us draw near<S>7126</S> to God<S>430</S> here<S>1988</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> asked<S>7592</S> counsel of God<S>430</S>, Shall I go down<S>3381</S> after<S>310</S> the Philistines<S>6430</S>? wilt thou deliver<S>5414</S> them into the hand<S>3027</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>? But he answered<S>6030</S> him not that day<S>3117</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S>, Come ye<S>5066</S> here<S>1988</S>, all the chief<S>6438</S> of the people<S>5971</S>: and know<S>3045</S> and see<S>7200</S> what<S>4100</S> this sin<S>2403</S> hath been this day<S>3117</S>. <n>chief: Heb. corners</n>


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For, <i>as</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, who saveth<S>3467</S> Israel<S>3478</S>, though it is<S>3426</S> in Jonathan<S>3129</S> my son<S>1121</S>, he shall surely<S>4191</S> die<S>4191</S>. But <i>there was</i> not a man among all the people<S>5971</S> <i>that </i>answered<S>6030</S> him.


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Then said<S>559</S> he to all Israel<S>3478</S>, Be ye on one<S>259</S> side<S>5676</S>, and I and Jonathan<S>3129</S> my son<S>1121</S> will be on the other<S>259</S> side<S>5676</S>. And the people<S>5971</S> said<S>559</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>, Do<S>6213</S> what seemeth<S>5869</S> good<S>2896</S> to thee.


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Therefore Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S> to the LORD<S>3068</S> God<S>430</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, Give<S>3051</S> a perfect<S>8549</S> <i>lot</i>. And Saul<S>7586</S> and Jonathan<S>3129</S> were taken<S>3920</S>: but the people<S>5971</S> escaped<S>3318</S>. <n>Give…: or, Shew the innocent escaped: Heb. went forth</n>


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And Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S>, Cast<S>5307</S> <i>lots</i> between me and Jonathan<S>3129</S> my son<S>1121</S>. And Jonathan<S>3129</S> was taken<S>3920</S>.


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Then Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S> to Jonathan<S>3129</S>, Tell<S>5046</S> me what thou hast done<S>6213</S>. And Jonathan<S>3129</S> told<S>5046</S> him, and said<S>559</S>, I did but<S>2938</S> taste<S>2938</S> a little<S>4592</S> honey<S>1706</S> with the end<S>7097</S> of the rod<S>4294</S> that <i>was</i> in my hand<S>3027</S>, <i>and</i>, lo<S>2009</S>, I must die<S>4191</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> answered<S>559</S>, God<S>430</S> do so<S>6213</S> and more also<S>3254</S>: for thou shalt surely<S>4191</S> die<S>4191</S>, Jonathan<S>3129</S>.


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And the people<S>5971</S> said<S>559</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>, Shall Jonathan<S>3129</S> die<S>4191</S>, who hath wrought<S>6213</S> this great<S>1419</S> salvation<S>3444</S> in Israel<S>3478</S>? By no means<S>2486</S>: <i>as</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, there shall not one hair<S>8185</S> of his head<S>7218</S> fall<S>5307</S> to the ground<S>776</S>; for he hath wrought<S>6213</S> with God<S>430</S> this day<S>3117</S>. So the people<S>5971</S> rescued<S>6299</S> Jonathan<S>3129</S>, that he died<S>4191</S> not.


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Then Saul<S>7586</S> went up<S>5927</S> from following<S>310</S> the Philistines<S>6430</S>: and the Philistines<S>6430</S> went<S>1980</S> to their own place<S>4725</S>.


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So Saul<S>7586</S> took<S>3920</S> the kingdom<S>4410</S> over Israel<S>3478</S>, and fought<S>3898</S> against all his enemies<S>341</S> on every side<S>5439</S>, against Moab<S>4124</S>, and against the children<S>1121</S> of Ammon<S>5983</S>, and against Edom<S>123</S>, and against the kings<S>4428</S> of Zobah<S>6678</S>, and against the Philistines<S>6430</S>: and wherever he turned<S>6437</S> himself, he smote<S>7561</S> <i>them</i>.


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And he gathered<S>6213</S> an host<S>2428</S>, and smote<S>5221</S> the Amalekites<S>6002</S>, and delivered<S>5337</S> Israel<S>3478</S> from the hands<S>3027</S> of them that spoiled<S>8154</S> them. <n>gathered…: or, wrought mightily</n>


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Now the sons<S>1121</S> of Saul<S>7586</S> were Jonathan<S>3129</S>, and Ishui<S>3440</S>, and Melchishua<S>4444</S>: and the names<S>8034</S> of his two<S>8147</S> daughters<S>1323</S> <i>were these</i>; the name<S>8034</S> of the firstborn<S>1067</S> Merab<S>4764</S>, and the name<S>8034</S> of the younger<S>6996</S> Michal<S>4324</S>:


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And the name<S>8034</S> of Saul’s<S>7586</S> wife<S>802</S> <i>was </i>Ahinoam<S>293</S>, the daughter<S>1323</S> of Ahimaaz<S>290</S>: and the name<S>8034</S> of the captain<S>8269</S> of his host<S>6635</S> <i>was </i>Abner<S>74</S>, the son<S>1121</S> of Ner<S>5369</S>, Saul’s<S>7586</S> uncle<S>1730</S>. <n>Abner: Heb. Abiner</n>


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And Kish<S>7027</S> <i>was</i> the father<S>1</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>; and Ner<S>5369</S> the father<S>1</S> of Abner<S>74</S> <i>was</i> the son<S>1121</S> of Abiel<S>22</S>.


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And there was a fierce<S>2389</S> war<S>4421</S> against the Philistines<S>6430</S> all the days<S>3117</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>: and when Saul<S>7586</S> saw<S>7200</S> any strong<S>1368</S> man<S>376</S>, or any valiant<S>2428</S> man<S>1121</S>, he took<S>622</S> him to himself.


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Samuel<S>8050</S> also said<S>559</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>, The LORD<S>3068</S> sent<S>7971</S> me to anoint<S>4886</S> thee <i>to be </i>king<S>4428</S> over his people<S>5971</S>, over Israel<S>3478</S>: now therefore hearken<S>8085</S> thou to the voice<S>6963</S> of the words<S>1697</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>.


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Thus saith<S>559</S> the LORD<S>3068</S> of hosts<S>6635</S>, I remember<S>6485</S> <i>that</i> which Amalek<S>6002</S> did<S>6213</S> to Israel<S>3478</S>, how he laid<S>7760</S> <i>wait</i> for him in the way<S>1870</S>, when he came up<S>5927</S> from Egypt<S>4714</S>.


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Now go<S>3212</S> and smite<S>5221</S> Amalek<S>6002</S>, and utterly destroy<S>2763</S> all that they have, and spare<S>2550</S> them not; but slay<S>4191</S> both man<S>376</S> and woman<S>802</S>, infant<S>5768</S> and suckling<S>3243</S>, ox<S>7794</S> and sheep<S>7716</S>, camel<S>1581</S> and donkey<S>2543</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> gathered<S>8085</S> the people<S>5971</S> together<S>8085</S>, and numbered<S>6485</S> them in Telaim<S>2923</S>, two hundred<S>3967</S> thousand<S>505</S> footmen<S>7273</S>, and ten<S>6235</S> thousand<S>505</S> men<S>376</S> of Judah<S>3063</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> came<S>935</S> to a city<S>5892</S> of Amalek<S>6002</S>, and laid wait<S>7378</S> <S>693</S> in the valley<S>5158</S>. <n>laid…: or, fought</n>


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And Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S> to the Kenites<S>7017</S>, Go<S>3212</S>, depart<S>5493</S>, withdraw yourselves<S>3381</S> from among<S>8432</S> the Amalekites<S>6002</S>, lest I destroy<S>622</S> you with them: for ye showed<S>6213</S> kindness<S>2617</S> to all the children<S>1121</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, when they came up<S>5927</S> from Egypt<S>4714</S>. So the Kenites<S>7017</S> departed<S>5493</S> from among<S>8432</S> the Amalekites<S>6003</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> smote<S>5221</S> the Amalekites<S>6002</S> from Havilah<S>2341</S> <i>until</i> thou comest<S>935</S> to Shur<S>7793</S>, that <i>is</i> east of<S>6440</S> Egypt<S>4714</S>.


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And he took<S>8610</S> Agag<S>90</S> the king<S>4428</S> of the Amalekites<S>6002</S> alive<S>2416</S>, and utterly destroyed<S>2763</S> all the people<S>5971</S> with the edge<S>6310</S> of the sword<S>2719</S>.


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But Saul<S>7586</S> and the people<S>5971</S> spared<S>2550</S> Agag<S>90</S>, and the best<S>4315</S> of the sheep<S>6629</S>, and of the oxen<S>1241</S>, and of the fatlings<S>4932</S>, and the lambs<S>3733</S>, and all <i>that was </i>good<S>2896</S>, and would<S>14</S> not utterly destroy<S>2763</S> them: but every thing<S>4399</S> <i>that was </i>vile<S>5240</S> and refuse<S>4549</S>, that they destroyed utterly<S>2763</S>. <n>fatlings: or, second sort</n>


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I repent<S>5162</S> that I have set up<S>4427</S> Saul<S>7586</S> <i>to be </i>king<S>4428</S>: for he is turned back<S>7725</S> from following<S>310</S> me, and hath not performed<S>6965</S> my commandments<S>1697</S>. And it grieved<S>2734</S> Samuel<S>8050</S>; and he cried<S>2199</S> to the LORD<S>3068</S> all night<S>3915</S>.


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And when Samuel<S>8050</S> rose early<S>7925</S> to meet<S>7125</S> Saul<S>7586</S> in the morning<S>1242</S>, it was told<S>5046</S> Samuel<S>8050</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Saul<S>7586</S> came<S>935</S> to Carmel<S>3760</S>, and, behold, he set him up<S>5324</S> a place<S>3027</S>, and hast gone about<S>5437</S>, and passed on<S>5674</S>, and gone down<S>3381</S> to Gilgal<S>1537</S>.


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And Samuel<S>8050</S> came<S>935</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>: and Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Blessed<S>1288</S> <i>be</i> thou of the LORD<S>3068</S>: I have performed<S>6965</S> the commandment<S>1697</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>.


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And Samuel<S>8050</S> said<S>559</S>, What <i>meaneth</i> then this bleating<S>6963</S> of the sheep<S>6629</S> in my ears<S>241</S>, and the lowing<S>6963</S> of the oxen<S>1241</S> which I hear<S>8085</S>?


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And Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S>, They have brought<S>935</S> them from the Amalekites<S>6003</S>: for the people<S>5971</S> spared<S>2550</S> the best<S>4315</S> of the sheep<S>6629</S> and of the oxen<S>1241</S>, to sacrifice<S>2076</S> to the LORD<S>3068</S> thy God<S>430</S>; and the rest<S>3498</S> we have utterly destroyed<S>2763</S>.


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Then Samuel<S>8050</S> said<S>559</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>, Stay<S>7503</S>, and I will tell<S>5046</S> thee what the LORD<S>3068</S> hath said<S>1696</S> to me this night<S>3915</S>. And he said<S>559</S> to him, Say on<S>1696</S>.


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And Samuel<S>8050</S> said<S>559</S>, When thou <i>wast </i>little<S>6996</S> in thy own sight<S>5869</S>, <i>wast</i> thou not <i>made</i> the head<S>7218</S> of the tribes<S>7626</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, and the LORD<S>3068</S> anointed<S>4886</S> thee king<S>4428</S> over Israel<S>3478</S>?


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And the LORD<S>3068</S> sent<S>7971</S> thee on a journey<S>1870</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Go<S>3212</S> and utterly destroy<S>2763</S> the sinners<S>2400</S> the Amalekites<S>6002</S>, and fight<S>3898</S> against them until they are consumed<S>3615</S>. <n>they…: Heb. they consume them</n>


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Why then didst thou not obey<S>8085</S> the voice<S>6963</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, but didst fly<S>5860</S> upon the spoil<S>7998</S>, and didst<S>6213</S> evil<S>7451</S> in the sight<S>5869</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>?


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And Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S> to Samuel<S>8050</S>, Yea, I have obeyed<S>8085</S> the voice<S>6963</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, and have gone<S>3212</S> the way<S>1870</S> which the LORD<S>3068</S> sent<S>7971</S> me, and have brought<S>935</S> Agag<S>90</S> the king<S>4428</S> of Amalek<S>6002</S>, and have utterly destroyed<S>2763</S> the Amalekites<S>6002</S>.


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But the people<S>5971</S> took<S>3947</S> of the spoil<S>7998</S>, sheep<S>6629</S> and oxen<S>1241</S>, the chief<S>7225</S> of the things which should have been utterly destroyed<S>2764</S>, to sacrifice<S>2076</S> to the LORD<S>3068</S> thy God<S>430</S> in Gilgal<S>1537</S>.


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And Samuel<S>8050</S> said<S>559</S>, Hath the LORD<S>3068</S> <i>as great </i>delight<S>2656</S> in burnt offerings<S>5930</S> and sacrifices<S>2077</S>, as in obeying<S>8085</S> the voice<S>6963</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>? Behold, to obey<S>8085</S> <i>is </i>better<S>2896</S> than sacrifice<S>2077</S>, <i>and</i> to hearken<S>7181</S> than the fat<S>2459</S> of rams<S>352</S>.


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For rebellion<S>4805</S> <i>is as</i> the sin<S>2403</S> of witchcraft<S>7081</S>, and stubbornness<S>6484</S> <i>is as </i>iniquity<S>205</S> and idolatry<S>8655</S>. Because thou hast rejected<S>3988</S> the word<S>1697</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, he hath also rejected<S>3988</S> thee from <i>being </i>king<S>4428</S>. <n>witchcraft: Heb. divination</n>


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And Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S> to Samuel<S>8050</S>, I have sinned<S>2398</S>: for I have transgressed<S>5674</S> the commandment<S>6310</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, and thy words<S>1697</S>: because I feared<S>3372</S> the people<S>5971</S>, and obeyed<S>8085</S> their voice<S>6963</S>.


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Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon<S>5375</S> my sin<S>2403</S>, and turn again<S>7725</S> with me, that I may worship<S>7812</S> the LORD<S>3068</S>.


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And Samuel<S>8050</S> said<S>559</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>, I will not return<S>7725</S> with thee: for thou hast rejected<S>3988</S> the word<S>1697</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, and the LORD<S>3068</S> hath rejected<S>3988</S> thee from being king<S>4428</S> over Israel<S>3478</S>.


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And as Samuel<S>8050</S> turned about<S>5437</S> to depart<S>3212</S>, he laid hold<S>2388</S> upon the skirt<S>3671</S> of his mantle<S>4598</S>, and it tore<S>7167</S>.


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And Samuel<S>8050</S> said<S>559</S> to him, The LORD<S>3068</S> hath torn<S>7167</S> the kingdom<S>4468</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> from thee this day<S>3117</S>, and hath given<S>5414</S> it to a neighbour<S>7453</S> of thine, <i>that is </i>better<S>2896</S> than thou.


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And also the Strength<S>5331</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> will not lie<S>8266</S> nor repent<S>5162</S>: for he <i>is</i> not a man<S>120</S>, that he should repent<S>5162</S>. <n>Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory</n>


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Then he said<S>559</S>, I have sinned<S>2398</S>: <i>yet </i>honour<S>3513</S> me now, I pray thee, before the elders<S>2205</S> of my people<S>5971</S>, and before Israel<S>3478</S>, and turn again<S>7725</S> with me, that I may worship<S>7812</S> the LORD<S>3068</S> thy God<S>430</S>.


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So Samuel<S>8050</S> turned again<S>7725</S> after<S>310</S> Saul<S>7586</S>; and Saul<S>7586</S> worshipped<S>7812</S> the LORD<S>3068</S>.


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Then said<S>559</S> Samuel<S>8050</S>, Bring ye here<S>5066</S> to me Agag<S>90</S> the king<S>4428</S> of the Amalekites<S>6002</S>. And Agag<S>90</S> came<S>3212</S> to him cheerfully<S>4574</S>. And Agag<S>90</S> said<S>559</S>, Surely<S>403</S> the bitterness<S>4751</S> of death<S>4194</S> is past<S>5493</S>.


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And Samuel<S>8050</S> said<S>559</S>, As thy sword<S>2719</S> hath made women<S>802</S> childless<S>7921</S>, so shall thy mother<S>517</S> be childless<S>7921</S> among women<S>802</S>. And Samuel<S>8050</S> hewed<S>8158</S> Agag<S>90</S> in pieces<S>8158</S> before<S>6440</S> the LORD<S>3068</S> in Gilgal<S>1537</S>.


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Then Samuel<S>8050</S> went<S>3212</S> to Ramah<S>7414</S>; and Saul<S>7586</S> went up<S>5927</S> to his house<S>1004</S> to Gibeah<S>1390</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>.


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And Samuel<S>8050</S> came no more<S>3254</S> to see<S>7200</S> Saul<S>7586</S> until the day<S>3117</S> of his death<S>4194</S>: nevertheless<S>3588</S> Samuel<S>8050</S> mourned<S>56</S> for Saul<S>7586</S>: and the LORD<S>3068</S> repented<S>5162</S> that he had made Saul<S>7586</S> king<S>4427</S> over Israel<S>3478</S>.


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And the LORD<S>3068</S> said<S>559</S> to Samuel<S>8050</S>, How long wilt thou mourn<S>56</S> for Saul<S>7586</S>, seeing I have rejected<S>3988</S> him from reigning<S>4427</S> over Israel<S>3478</S>? fill<S>4390</S> thy horn<S>7161</S> with oil<S>8081</S>, and go<S>3212</S>, I will send<S>7971</S> thee to Jesse<S>3448</S> the Bethlehemite<S>1022</S>: for I have provided<S>7200</S> me a king<S>4428</S> among his sons<S>1121</S>.


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And Samuel<S>8050</S> said<S>559</S>, How can I go<S>3212</S>? if Saul<S>7586</S> shall hear<S>8085</S> <i>it</i>, he will kill<S>2026</S> me. And the LORD<S>3068</S> said<S>559</S>, Take<S>3947</S> an heifer<S>1241</S> <S>5697</S> with thee<S>3027</S>, and say<S>559</S>, I have come<S>935</S> to sacrifice<S>2076</S> to the LORD<S>3068</S>. <n>with thee: Heb. in thine hand</n>


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And call<S>7121</S> Jesse<S>3448</S> to the sacrifice<S>2077</S>, and I will show<S>3045</S> thee what thou shalt do<S>6213</S>: and thou shalt anoint<S>4886</S> to me <i>him</i> whom I name<S>559</S> to thee.


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And Samuel<S>8050</S> did<S>6213</S> that which the LORD<S>3068</S> spoke<S>1696</S>, and came<S>935</S> to Bethlehem<S>1035</S>. And the elders<S>2205</S> of the town<S>5892</S> trembled<S>2729</S> at his coming<S>7125</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Comest<S>935</S> thou peaceably<S>7965</S>? <n>coming: Heb. meeting</n>


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And he said<S>559</S>, Peaceably<S>7965</S>: I have come<S>935</S> to sacrifice<S>2076</S> to the LORD<S>3068</S>: sanctify<S>6942</S> yourselves, and come<S>935</S> with me to the sacrifice<S>2077</S>. And he sanctified<S>6942</S> Jesse<S>3448</S> and his sons<S>1121</S>, and called<S>7121</S> them to the sacrifice<S>2077</S>.


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And it came to pass, when they had come<S>935</S>, that he looked<S>7200</S> on Eliab<S>446</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Surely the LORD’S<S>3068</S> anointed<S>4899</S> <i>is</i> before him. <n>Eliab: called Elihu</n>


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But the LORD<S>3068</S> said<S>559</S> to Samuel<S>8050</S>, Look<S>5027</S> not on his countenance<S>4758</S>, or on the height<S>1364</S> of his stature<S>6967</S>; because I have refused<S>3988</S> him: for <i>the LORD seeth</i> not as man<S>120</S> seeth<S>7200</S>; for man<S>120</S> looketh<S>7200</S> on the outward appearance<S>5869</S>, but the LORD<S>3068</S> looketh<S>7200</S> on the heart<S>3824</S>. <n>outward…: Heb. eyes</n>


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Then Jesse<S>3448</S> called<S>7121</S> Abinadab<S>41</S>, and made him pass<S>5674</S> before<S>6440</S> Samuel<S>8050</S>. And he said<S>559</S>, Neither hath the LORD<S>3068</S> chosen<S>977</S> this.


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Then Jesse<S>3448</S> made Shammah<S>8048</S> to pass by<S>5674</S>. And he said<S>559</S>, Neither hath the LORD<S>3068</S> chosen<S>977</S> this. <n>Shammah: Shimeah, also called, Shimma</n>


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Again, Jesse<S>3448</S> made seven<S>7651</S> of his sons<S>1121</S> to pass<S>5674</S> before<S>6440</S> Samuel<S>8050</S>. And Samuel<S>8050</S> said<S>559</S> to Jesse<S>3448</S>, The LORD<S>3068</S> hath not chosen<S>977</S> these.


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And Samuel<S>8050</S> said<S>559</S> to Jesse<S>3448</S>, Are here all<S>8552</S> <i>thy </i>children<S>5288</S>? And he said<S>559</S>, There remaineth<S>7604</S> yet the youngest<S>6996</S>, and, behold, he keepeth<S>7462</S> the sheep<S>6629</S>. And Samuel<S>8050</S> said<S>559</S> to Jesse<S>3448</S>, Send<S>7971</S> and bring<S>3947</S> him: for we will not sit down<S>5437</S> till he hath come<S>935</S> here<S>6311</S>. <n>down: Heb. round</n>


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And he sent<S>7971</S>, and brought him in<S>935</S>. Now he <i>was </i>ruddy<S>132</S>, <i>and </i>also<S>5973</S> of a beautiful<S>3303</S> countenance<S>5869</S>, and a good appearance<S>2896</S> <S>7210</S>. And the LORD<S>3068</S> said<S>559</S>, Arise<S>6965</S>, anoint<S>4886</S> him: for this <i>is</i> he. <n>of a…: Heb. fair of eyes</n>


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Then Samuel<S>8050</S> took<S>3947</S> the horn<S>7161</S> of oil<S>8081</S>, and anointed<S>4886</S> him in the midst<S>7130</S> of his brethren<S>251</S>: and the Spirit<S>7307</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> came<S>6743</S> upon David<S>1732</S> from that day<S>3117</S> onward<S>4605</S>. So Samuel<S>8050</S> arose<S>6965</S>, and went<S>3212</S> to Ramah<S>7414</S>.


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But the Spirit<S>7307</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> departed<S>5493</S> from Saul<S>7586</S>, and an evil<S>7451</S> spirit<S>7307</S> from the LORD<S>3068</S> troubled<S>1204</S> him. <n>troubled: or, terrified</n>


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And Saul’s<S>7586</S> servants<S>5650</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Behold now, an evil<S>7451</S> spirit<S>7307</S> from God<S>430</S> troubleth<S>1204</S> thee.


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Let our lord<S>113</S> now command<S>559</S> thy servants<S>5650</S>, <i>who are </i>before<S>6440</S> thee, to seek<S>1245</S> a man<S>376</S>, <i>who is</i> a skilful<S>3045</S> player<S>5059</S> on an harp<S>3658</S>: and it shall come to pass, when the evil<S>7451</S> spirit<S>7307</S> from God<S>430</S> is upon thee, that he shall play<S>5059</S> with his hand<S>3027</S>, and thou shalt be well<S>2895</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S> to his servants<S>5650</S>, Provide<S>7200</S> me now a man<S>376</S> that can play<S>5059</S> well<S>3190</S>, and bring<S>935</S> <i>him</i> to me.


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Then answered<S>6030</S> one<S>259</S> of the servants<S>5288</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Behold, I have seen<S>7200</S> a son<S>1121</S> of Jesse<S>3448</S> the Bethlehemite<S>1022</S>, <i>that is </i>skilful<S>3045</S> in playing<S>5059</S>, and a mighty<S>1368</S> valiant man<S>2428</S>, and a man<S>376</S> of war<S>4421</S>, and prudent<S>995</S> in matters<S>1697</S>, and a handsome<S>8389</S> person<S>376</S>, and the LORD<S>3068</S> <i>is</i> with him. <n>matters: or, speech</n>


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Therefore Saul<S>7586</S> sent<S>7971</S> messengers<S>4397</S> to Jesse<S>3448</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Send<S>7971</S> to me David<S>1732</S> thy son<S>1121</S>, who <i>is</i> with the sheep<S>6629</S>.


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And Jesse<S>3448</S> took<S>3947</S> a donkey<S>2543</S> <i>laden</i> with bread<S>3899</S>, and a bottle<S>4997</S> of wine<S>3196</S>, and a<S>259</S> kid<S>1423</S> <S>5795</S>, and sent<S>7971</S> <i>them </i>by<S>3027</S> David<S>1732</S> his son<S>1121</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> came<S>935</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>, and stood<S>5975</S> before<S>6440</S> him: and he loved<S>157</S> him greatly<S>3966</S>; and he became his armourbearer<S>5375</S> <S>3627</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> sent<S>7971</S> to Jesse<S>3448</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Let David<S>1732</S>, I pray thee, stand<S>5975</S> before<S>6440</S> me; for he hath found<S>4672</S> favour<S>2580</S> in my sight<S>5869</S>.


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And it came to pass, when the <i>evil </i>spirit<S>7307</S> from God<S>430</S> was upon Saul<S>7586</S>, that David<S>1732</S> took<S>3947</S> an harp<S>3658</S>, and played<S>5059</S> with his hand<S>3027</S>: so Saul<S>7586</S> was refreshed<S>7304</S>, and was well<S>2895</S>, and the evil<S>7451</S> spirit<S>7307</S> departed<S>5493</S> from him.


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Now the Philistines<S>6430</S> gathered together<S>622</S> their armies<S>4264</S> to battle<S>4421</S>, and were gathered together<S>622</S> at Shochoh<S>7755</S>, which <i>belongeth</i> to Judah<S>3063</S>, and encamped<S>2583</S> between Shochoh<S>7755</S> and Azekah<S>5825</S>, in Ephesdammim<S>658</S>. <n>Ephesdammim: or, the coast of Dammim, called Pasdammim</n>


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And Saul<S>7586</S> and the men<S>376</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> were gathered together<S>622</S>, and encamped<S>2583</S> by the valley<S>6010</S> of Elah<S>425</S>, and they set the battle<S>4421</S> in array<S>6186</S> against<S>7125</S> the Philistines<S>6430</S>. <n>set…: Heb. ranged the battle</n>


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And the Philistines<S>6430</S> stood<S>5975</S> on a mountain<S>2022</S> on the one side, and Israel<S>3478</S> stood<S>5975</S> on a mountain<S>2022</S> on the other side: and <i>there was</i> a valley<S>1516</S> between them.


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And there went out<S>3318</S> a champion<S>376</S> <S>1143</S> from the camp<S>4264</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>, named<S>8034</S> Goliath<S>1555</S>, of Gath<S>1661</S>, whose height<S>1363</S> <i>was </i>six<S>8337</S> cubits<S>520</S> and a span<S>2239</S>.


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And <i>he had</i> an helmet<S>3553</S> of brass<S>5178</S> upon his head<S>7218</S>, and he <i>was </i>armed<S>3847</S> with a coat<S>8302</S> of mail<S>7193</S>; and the weight<S>4948</S> of the coat<S>8302</S> <i>was </i>five<S>2568</S> thousand<S>505</S> shekels<S>8255</S> of brass<S>5178</S>. <n>armed: Heb. clothed</n>


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And <i>he had </i>greaves<S>4697</S> of brass<S>5178</S> upon his legs<S>7272</S>, and a gorget<S>3591</S> of brass<S>5178</S> between his shoulders<S>3802</S>. <n>target: or, gorget</n>


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And the staff<S>6086</S> <S>2671</S> of his spear<S>2595</S> <i>was</i> like a weaver’s<S>707</S> beam<S>4500</S>; and his spear’s<S>2595</S> head<S>3852</S> <i>weighed </i>six<S>8337</S> hundred<S>3967</S> shekels<S>8255</S> of iron<S>1270</S>: and one bearing<S>5375</S> a shield<S>6793</S> went<S>1980</S> before<S>6440</S> him.


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And he stood<S>5975</S> and cried<S>7121</S> to the armies<S>4634</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, and said<S>559</S> to them, Why have ye come out<S>3318</S> to set <i>your </i>battle<S>4421</S> in array<S>6186</S>? <i>am</i> not I a Philistine<S>6430</S>, and ye servants<S>5650</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>? choose<S>1262</S> for yourselves a man<S>376</S> for you, and let him come down<S>3381</S> to me.


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If he shall be able<S>3201</S> to fight<S>3898</S> with me, and to kill<S>5221</S> me, then will we be your servants<S>5650</S>: but if I shall prevail<S>3201</S> against him, and kill<S>5221</S> him, then shall ye be our servants<S>5650</S>, and serve<S>5647</S> us.


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And the Philistine<S>6430</S> said<S>559</S>, I defy<S>2778</S> the armies<S>4634</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> this day<S>3117</S>; give<S>5414</S> me a man<S>376</S>, that we may fight<S>3898</S> together<S>3162</S>.


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When Saul<S>7586</S> and all Israel<S>3478</S> heard<S>8085</S> those words<S>1697</S> of the Philistine<S>6430</S>, they were dismayed<S>2865</S>, and greatly<S>3966</S> afraid<S>3372</S>.


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Now David<S>1732</S> <i>was</i> the son<S>1121</S> of that Ephrathite<S>376</S> <S>673</S> of Bethlehemjudah<S>1035</S> <S>3063</S>, whose name<S>8034</S> <i>was </i>Jesse<S>3448</S>; and he had eight<S>8083</S> sons<S>1121</S>: and the man<S>376</S> went<S>935</S> among men<S>582</S> <i>for</i> an old man<S>2204</S> in the days<S>3117</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>.


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And the three<S>7969</S> eldest<S>1419</S> sons<S>1121</S> of Jesse<S>3448</S> went<S>3212</S> <i>and </i>followed<S>310</S> Saul<S>7586</S> to the battle<S>4421</S>: and the names<S>8034</S> of his three<S>7969</S> sons<S>1121</S> that went<S>1980</S> to the battle<S>4421</S> <i>were </i>Eliab<S>446</S> the firstborn<S>1060</S>, and next<S>4932</S> to him Abinadab<S>41</S>, and the third<S>7992</S> Shammah<S>8048</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> <i>was</i> the youngest<S>6996</S>: and the three<S>7969</S> eldest<S>1419</S> followed<S>1980</S> <S>310</S> Saul<S>7586</S>.


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But David<S>1732</S> went<S>1980</S> and returned<S>7725</S> from Saul<S>7586</S> to feed<S>7462</S> his father’s<S>1</S> sheep<S>6629</S> at Bethlehem<S>1035</S>.


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And the Philistine<S>6430</S> drew near<S>5066</S> morning<S>7925</S> and evening<S>6150</S>, and presented<S>3320</S> himself forty<S>705</S> days<S>3117</S>.


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And Jesse<S>3448</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S> his son<S>1121</S>, Take<S>3947</S> now for thy brethren<S>251</S> an ephah<S>374</S> of this<S>2088</S> roasted<S>7039</S> <i>grain</i>, and these ten<S>6235</S> loaves<S>3899</S>, and run<S>7323</S> to the camp<S>4264</S> to thy brethren<S>251</S>;


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And carry<S>935</S> these ten<S>6235</S> cheeses<S>2461</S> <S>2757</S> to the captain<S>8269</S> of <i>their </i>thousand<S>505</S>, and see<S>6485</S> how thy brethren<S>251</S> fare<S>7965</S>, and take<S>3947</S> their pledge<S>6161</S>. <n>cheeses: Heb. cheeses of milk of…: Heb. of a thousand</n>


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Now Saul<S>7586</S>, and they, and all the men<S>376</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, <i>were</i> in the valley<S>6010</S> of Elah<S>425</S>, fighting<S>3898</S> with the Philistines<S>6430</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> rose early<S>7925</S> in the morning<S>1242</S>, and left<S>5203</S> the sheep<S>6629</S> with a keeper<S>8104</S>, and took<S>5375</S>, and went<S>3212</S>, as Jesse<S>3448</S> had commanded<S>6680</S> him; and he came<S>935</S> to the trench<S>4570</S>, as the host<S>2428</S> was going forth<S>3318</S> to the fight<S>4634</S>, and shouted<S>7321</S> for the battle<S>4421</S>. <n>trench: or, place of the carriage fight: or, battle array, or, place of fight</n>


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For Israel<S>3478</S> and the Philistines<S>6430</S> had put the battle in array<S>6186</S>, army<S>4634</S> against<S>7125</S> army<S>4634</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> left<S>5203</S> his baggage<S>3627</S> in the hand<S>3027</S> of the keeper<S>8104</S> of the baggage<S>3627</S>, and ran<S>7323</S> into the army<S>4634</S>, and came<S>935</S> and greeted<S>7592</S> <S>7965</S> his brethren<S>251</S>. <n>his carriage: Heb. the vessels from upon him saluted…: Heb. asked his brethren of peace</n>


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And as he talked<S>1696</S> with them, behold, there came up<S>5927</S> the champion<S>376</S> <S>1143</S>, the Philistine<S>6430</S> of Gath<S>1661</S>, Goliath<S>1555</S> by name<S>8034</S>, from the armies<S>4634</S> <S>4630</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>, and spoke<S>1696</S> according to the same<S>428</S> words<S>1697</S>: and David<S>1732</S> heard<S>8085</S> <i>them</i>.


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And all the men<S>376</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, when they saw<S>7200</S> the man<S>376</S>, fled<S>5127</S> from him<S>6440</S>, and were exceedingly<S>3966</S> afraid<S>3372</S>. <n>from…: Heb. from his face</n>


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And the men<S>376</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> said<S>559</S>, Have ye seen<S>7200</S> this man<S>376</S> that hath come up<S>5927</S>? surely to defy<S>2778</S> Israel<S>3478</S> hath he come<S>5927</S>: and it shall be, <i>that</i> the man<S>376</S> who shall kill<S>5221</S> him, the king<S>4428</S> will enrich<S>6238</S> him with great<S>1419</S> riches<S>6239</S>, and will give<S>5414</S> him his daughter<S>1323</S>, and make<S>6213</S> his father’s<S>1</S> house<S>1004</S> free<S>2670</S> in Israel<S>3478</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> spoke<S>559</S> to the men<S>582</S> that stood<S>5975</S> by him, saying<S>559</S>, What shall be done<S>6213</S> to the man<S>376</S> that killeth<S>5221</S> this<S>1975</S> Philistine<S>6430</S>, and taketh away<S>5493</S> the reproach<S>2781</S> from Israel<S>3478</S>? for who <i>is</i> this uncircumcised<S>6189</S> Philistine<S>6430</S>, that he should defy<S>2778</S> the armies<S>4634</S> of the living<S>2416</S> God<S>430</S>?


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And the people<S>5971</S> answered<S>559</S> him after this manner<S>1697</S>, saying<S>559</S>, So shall it be done<S>6213</S> to the man<S>376</S> that killeth<S>5221</S> him.


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And Eliab<S>446</S> his eldest<S>1419</S> brother<S>251</S> heard<S>8085</S> when he spoke<S>1696</S> to the men<S>582</S>; and Eliab’s<S>446</S> anger<S>639</S> was kindled<S>2734</S> against David<S>1732</S>, and he said<S>559</S>, Why camest thou down<S>3381</S> here? and with whom hast thou left<S>5203</S> those<S>2007</S> few<S>4592</S> sheep<S>6629</S> in the wilderness<S>4057</S>? I know<S>3045</S> thy pride<S>2087</S>, and the naughtiness<S>7455</S> of thy heart<S>3824</S>; for thou art come down<S>3381</S> that thou mayest see<S>7200</S> the battle<S>4421</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S>, What have I now done<S>6213</S>? <i>Is there</i> not a cause<S>1697</S>?


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And he turned<S>5437</S> from him<S>681</S> toward<S>4136</S> another<S>312</S>, and spoke<S>559</S> after the same manner<S>1697</S>: and the people<S>5971</S> answered<S>1697</S> him again<S>7725</S> after the former<S>7223</S> manner<S>1697</S>. <n>manner: Heb. word</n>


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And when the words<S>1697</S> were heard<S>8085</S> which David<S>1732</S> spoke<S>1696</S>, they reported<S>5046</S> <i>them </i>before<S>6440</S> Saul<S>7586</S>: and he sent<S>3947</S> for him. <n>sent…: Heb. took him</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>, Let no man’s<S>120</S> heart<S>3820</S> fail<S>5307</S> because of him; thy servant<S>5650</S> will go<S>3212</S> and fight<S>3898</S> with this Philistine<S>6430</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, Thou art not able<S>3201</S> to go<S>3212</S> against this Philistine<S>6430</S> to fight<S>3898</S> with him: for thou <i>art but</i> a youth<S>5288</S>, and he a man<S>376</S> of war<S>4421</S> from his youth<S>5271</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>, Thy servant<S>5650</S> kept<S>7462</S> his father’s<S>1</S> sheep<S>6629</S>, and there came<S>935</S> a lion<S>738</S>, and a bear<S>1677</S>, and took<S>5375</S> a lamb<S>7716</S> <S>2089</S> out of the flock<S>5739</S>: <n>lamb: or, kid</n>


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And I went<S>3318</S> after<S>310</S> him, and smote<S>5221</S> him, and delivered<S>5337</S> <i>it</i> out of his mouth<S>6310</S>: and when he arose<S>6965</S> against me, I caught<S>2388</S> <i>him</i> by his beard<S>2206</S>, and smote<S>5221</S> him, and slew<S>4191</S> him.


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Thy servant<S>5650</S> slew<S>5221</S> both the lion<S>738</S> and the bear<S>1677</S>: and this uncircumcised<S>6189</S> Philistine<S>6430</S> shall be as one<S>259</S> of them, seeing he hath defied<S>2778</S> the armies<S>4634</S> of the living<S>2416</S> God<S>430</S>.


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David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> moreover, The LORD<S>3068</S> that delivered<S>5337</S> me out of the paw<S>3027</S> of the lion<S>738</S>, and out of the paw<S>3027</S> of the bear<S>1677</S>, he will deliver<S>5337</S> me out of the hand<S>3027</S> of this Philistine<S>6430</S>. And Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, Go<S>3212</S>, and the LORD<S>3068</S> be with thee.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> armed<S>3847</S> David<S>1732</S> with his armour<S>4055</S>, and he put<S>5414</S> an helmet<S>6959</S> of brass<S>5178</S> upon his head<S>7218</S>; also he armed<S>3847</S> him with a coat of mail<S>8302</S>. <n>armed David…: Heb. clothed David with his clothes</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> girded<S>2296</S> his sword<S>2719</S> upon his armour<S>4055</S>, and he tried<S>2974</S> to go<S>3212</S>; for he had not proved<S>5254</S> <i>it</i>. And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>, I cannot<S>3201</S> go<S>3212</S> with these; for I have not proved<S>5254</S> <i>them</i>. And David<S>1732</S> put<S>5493</S> them off from him.


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And he took<S>3947</S> his staff<S>4731</S> in his hand<S>3027</S>, and chose<S>977</S> for himself five<S>2568</S> smooth<S>2512</S> stones<S>68</S> out of the brook<S>5158</S>, and put<S>7760</S> them in a shepherd’s<S>7462</S> bag<S>3627</S> which he had, even in a bag<S>3219</S>; and his sling<S>7050</S> <i>was</i> in his hand<S>3027</S>: and he drew near<S>5066</S> to the Philistine<S>6430</S>. <n>brook: or, valley bag: Heb. vessel</n>


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And the Philistine<S>6430</S> advanced<S>3212</S> <S>1980</S> and drew near<S>7131</S> to David<S>1732</S>; and the man<S>376</S> that bore<S>5375</S> the shield<S>6793</S> <i>went </i>before<S>6440</S> him.


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And when the Philistine<S>6430</S> looked about<S>5027</S>, and saw<S>7200</S> David<S>1732</S>, he disdained<S>959</S> him: for he was a youth<S>5288</S>, and ruddy<S>132</S>, and of a fair<S>3303</S> countenance<S>4758</S>.


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And the Philistine<S>6430</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, <i>Am</i> I a dog<S>3611</S>, that thou comest<S>935</S> to me with staffs<S>4731</S>? And the Philistine<S>6430</S> cursed<S>7043</S> David<S>1732</S> by his gods<S>430</S>.


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And the Philistine<S>6430</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, Come<S>3212</S> to me, and I will give<S>5414</S> thy flesh<S>1320</S> to the fowls<S>5775</S> of the air<S>8064</S>, and to the beasts<S>929</S> of the field<S>7704</S>.


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Then said<S>559</S> David<S>1732</S> to the Philistine<S>6430</S>, Thou comest<S>935</S> to me with a sword<S>2719</S>, and with a spear<S>2595</S>, and with a shield<S>3591</S>: but I come<S>935</S> to thee in the name<S>8034</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> of hosts<S>6635</S>, the God<S>430</S> of the armies<S>4634</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, whom thou hast defied<S>2778</S>.


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This day<S>3117</S> will the LORD<S>3068</S> deliver<S>5462</S> thee into my hand<S>3027</S>; and I will smite<S>5221</S> thee, and take<S>5493</S> thy head<S>7218</S> from thee; and I will give<S>5414</S> the dead bodies<S>6297</S> of the host<S>4264</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S> this day<S>3117</S> to the fowls<S>5775</S> of the air<S>8064</S>, and to the wild beasts<S>2416</S> of the earth<S>776</S>; that all the earth<S>776</S> may know<S>3045</S> that there is<S>3426</S> a God<S>430</S> in Israel<S>3478</S>. <n>deliver…: Heb. shut thee up</n>


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And all this assembly<S>6951</S> shall know<S>3045</S> that the LORD<S>3068</S> saveth<S>3467</S> not with sword<S>2719</S> and spear<S>2595</S>: for the battle<S>4421</S> <i>is</i> the LORD’S<S>3068</S>, and he will give<S>5414</S> you into our hands<S>3027</S>.


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And it came to pass, when the Philistine<S>6430</S> arose<S>6965</S>, and came<S>3212</S> and drew near<S>7126</S> to meet<S>7125</S> David<S>1732</S>, that David<S>1732</S> hasted<S>4116</S>, and ran<S>7323</S> toward the army<S>4634</S> to meet<S>7125</S> the Philistine<S>6430</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> put<S>7971</S> his hand<S>3027</S> in his bag<S>3627</S>, and took<S>3947</S> from there a stone<S>68</S>, and slung<S>7049</S> it with his sling, and smote<S>5221</S> the Philistine<S>6430</S> in his forehead<S>4696</S>, that the stone<S>68</S> sunk<S>2883</S> into his forehead<S>4696</S>; and he fell<S>5307</S> upon his face<S>6440</S> to the earth<S>776</S>.


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So David<S>1732</S> prevailed<S>2388</S> over<S>4480</S> the Philistine<S>6430</S> with a sling<S>7050</S> and with a stone<S>68</S>, and smote<S>5221</S> the Philistine<S>6430</S>, and slew<S>4191</S> him; but <i>there was</i> no sword<S>2719</S> in the hand<S>3027</S> of David<S>1732</S>.


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Therefore David<S>1732</S> ran<S>7323</S>, and stood<S>5975</S> upon the Philistine<S>6430</S>, and took<S>3947</S> his sword<S>2719</S>, and drew<S>8025</S> it out of its sheath<S>8593</S>, and slew<S>4191</S> him, and cut off<S>3772</S> his head<S>7218</S> with it. And when the Philistines<S>6430</S> saw<S>7200</S> their champion<S>1368</S> was dead<S>4191</S>, they fled<S>5127</S>.


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And the men<S>582</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> and of Judah<S>3063</S> arose<S>6965</S>, and shouted<S>7321</S>, and pursued<S>7291</S> the Philistines<S>6430</S>, to the entrance<S>935</S> of the valley<S>1516</S>, and to the gates<S>8179</S> of Ekron<S>6138</S>. And the wounded<S>2491</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S> fell down<S>5307</S> by the way<S>1870</S> to Shaaraim<S>8189</S>, even to Gath<S>1661</S>, and to Ekron<S>6138</S>.


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And the children<S>1121</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> returned<S>7725</S> from chasing<S>1814</S> <S>310</S> the Philistines<S>6430</S>, and they plundered<S>8155</S> their tents<S>4264</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> took<S>3947</S> the head<S>7218</S> of the Philistine<S>6430</S>, and brought<S>935</S> it to Jerusalem<S>3389</S>; but he put<S>7760</S> his armour<S>3627</S> in his tent<S>168</S>.


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And when Saul<S>7586</S> saw<S>7200</S> David<S>1732</S> go forth<S>3318</S> against<S>7125</S> the Philistine<S>6430</S>, he said<S>559</S> to Abner<S>74</S>, the captain<S>8269</S> of the host<S>6635</S>, Abner<S>74</S>, whose son<S>1121</S> <i>is</i> this youth<S>5288</S>? And Abner<S>74</S> said<S>559</S>, <i>As</i> thy soul<S>5315</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, O king<S>4428</S>, I cannot<S>518</S> tell<S>3045</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S>, Enquire<S>7592</S> thou whose son<S>1121</S> the stripling<S>5958</S> <i>is</i>.


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And as David<S>1732</S> returned<S>7725</S> from the slaughter<S>5221</S> of the Philistine<S>6430</S>, Abner<S>74</S> took<S>3947</S> him, and brought<S>935</S> him before<S>6440</S> Saul<S>7586</S> with the head<S>7218</S> of the Philistine<S>6430</S> in his hand<S>3027</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Whose son<S>1121</S> <i>art</i> thou, <i>thou</i> young man<S>5288</S>? And David<S>1732</S> answered<S>559</S>, I <i>am</i> the son<S>1121</S> of thy servant<S>5650</S> Jesse<S>3448</S> the Bethlehemite<S>1022</S>.


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And it came to pass, when he had finished<S>3615</S> speaking<S>1696</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>, that the soul<S>5315</S> of Jonathan<S>3083</S> was knit<S>7194</S> with the soul<S>5315</S> of David<S>1732</S>, and Jonathan<S>3083</S> loved<S>157</S> him as his own soul<S>5315</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> took<S>3947</S> him that day<S>3117</S>, and would let<S>5414</S> him go no more home<S>7725</S> to his father’s<S>1</S> house<S>1004</S>.


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Then Jonathan<S>3083</S> and David<S>1732</S> made<S>3772</S> a covenant<S>1285</S>, because he loved<S>160</S> him as his own soul<S>5315</S>.


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And Jonathan<S>3083</S> stripped<S>6584</S> himself of the robe<S>4598</S> that <i>was</i> upon him, and gave<S>5414</S> it to David<S>1732</S>, and his garments<S>4055</S>, even to his sword<S>2719</S>, and to his bow<S>7198</S>, and to his belt<S>2289</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> went out<S>3318</S> wherever Saul<S>7586</S> sent<S>7971</S> him, <i>and</i> behaved himself wisely<S>7919</S>: and Saul<S>7586</S> set<S>7760</S> him over the men<S>582</S> of war<S>4421</S>, and he was accepted<S>3190</S> in the sight<S>5869</S> of all the people<S>5971</S>, and also in the sight<S>5869</S> of Saul’s<S>7586</S> servants<S>5650</S>. <n>behaved…: or, prospered</n>


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And it came to pass as they came<S>935</S>, when David<S>1732</S> had returned<S>7725</S> from the slaughter<S>5221</S> of the Philistine<S>6430</S>, that the women<S>802</S> came out<S>3318</S> of all the cities<S>5892</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, singing<S>7891</S> and dancing<S>4246</S>, to meet<S>7125</S> king<S>4428</S> Saul<S>7586</S>, with tabrets<S>8596</S>, with joy<S>8057</S>, and with instruments of music<S>7991</S>. <n>Philistine: or, Philistines instruments…: Heb. three stringed instruments</n>


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And the women<S>802</S> spoke to<S>6030</S> <i>one another</i> as they played<S>7832</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Saul<S>7586</S> hath slain<S>5221</S> his thousands<S>505</S>, and David<S>1732</S> his ten thousands<S>7233</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> was very<S>3966</S> angry<S>2734</S>, and the saying<S>1697</S> displeased<S>3415</S> <S>5869</S> him; and he said<S>559</S>, They have ascribed<S>5414</S> to David<S>1732</S> ten thousands<S>7233</S>, and to me they have ascribed<S>5414</S> thousands<S>505</S>: and <i>what</i> can he have more but the kingdom<S>4410</S>? <n>displeased him: Heb. was evil in his eyes</n>


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And Saul<S>7586</S> kept a jealous eye on<S>5770</S> David<S>1732</S> from that day<S>3117</S> and onward<S>1973</S>.


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And it came to pass on the next day<S>4283</S>, that the evil<S>7451</S> spirit<S>7307</S> from God<S>430</S> came<S>6743</S> upon Saul<S>7586</S>, and he prophesied<S>5012</S> in the midst<S>8432</S> of the house<S>1004</S>: and David<S>1732</S> played<S>5059</S> with his hand<S>3027</S>, as at other times<S>3117</S>: and <i>there was</i> a javelin<S>2595</S> in Saul’s<S>7586</S> hand<S>3027</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> cast<S>2904</S> the javelin<S>2595</S>; for he said<S>559</S>, I will smite<S>5221</S> David<S>1732</S> even to the wall<S>7023</S>. And David<S>1732</S> escaped<S>5437</S> from his presence<S>6440</S> twice<S>6471</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> was afraid<S>3372</S> of<S>6440</S> David<S>1732</S>, because the LORD<S>3068</S> was with him, and had departed<S>5493</S> from Saul<S>7586</S>.


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Therefore Saul<S>7586</S> removed<S>5493</S> him from him, and made<S>7760</S> him his captain<S>8269</S> over a thousand<S>505</S>; and he went out<S>3318</S> and came in<S>935</S> before<S>6440</S> the people<S>5971</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> behaved himself wisely<S>7919</S> in all his ways<S>1870</S>; and the LORD<S>3068</S> <i>was</i> with him. <n>behaved…: or, prospered</n>


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Therefore when Saul<S>7586</S> saw<S>7200</S> that he behaved<S>7919</S> himself very<S>3966</S> wisely<S>7919</S>, he was afraid<S>1481</S> of<S>6440</S> him.


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But all Israel<S>3478</S> and Judah<S>3063</S> loved<S>157</S> David<S>1732</S>, because he went out<S>3318</S> and came in<S>935</S> before<S>6440</S> them.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, Behold my elder<S>1419</S> daughter<S>1323</S> Merab<S>4764</S>, her will I give<S>5414</S> thee for a wife<S>802</S>: only be thou valiant<S>1121</S> <S>2428</S> for me, and fight<S>3898</S> the LORD’S<S>3068</S> battles<S>4421</S>. For Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S>, Let not my hand<S>3027</S> be upon him, but let the hand<S>3027</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S> be upon him. <n>valiant: Heb. a son of valour</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>, Who <i>am</i> I? and what <i>is</i> my life<S>2416</S>, <i>or</i> my father’s<S>1</S> family<S>4940</S> in Israel<S>3478</S>, that I should be son in law<S>2860</S> to the king<S>4428</S>?


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But it came to pass at the time<S>6256</S> when Merab<S>4764</S> Saul’s<S>7586</S> daughter<S>1323</S> should have been given<S>5414</S> to David<S>1732</S>, that she was given<S>5414</S> to Adriel<S>5741</S> the Meholathite<S>4259</S> for a wife<S>802</S>.


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And Michal<S>4324</S> Saul’s<S>7586</S> daughter<S>1323</S> loved<S>157</S> David<S>1732</S>: and they told<S>5046</S> Saul<S>7586</S>, and the thing<S>1697</S> pleased<S>3474</S> <S>5869</S> him. <n>pleased him: Heb. was right in his eyes</n>


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And Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S>, I will give<S>5414</S> her to him, that she may be a snare<S>4170</S> to him, and that the hand<S>3027</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S> may be against him. Therefore Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, Thou shalt this day<S>3117</S> be my son in law<S>2859</S> in <i>the one of</i> the two<S>8147</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> commanded<S>6680</S> his servants<S>5650</S>, <i>saying</i>, Speak<S>1696</S> with David<S>1732</S> secretly<S>3909</S>, and say<S>559</S>, Behold, the king<S>4428</S> hath delight<S>2654</S> in thee, and all his servants<S>5650</S> love<S>157</S> thee: now therefore be the king’s<S>4428</S> son in law<S>2859</S>.


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And Saul’s<S>7586</S> servants<S>5650</S> spoke<S>1696</S> those words<S>1697</S> in the ears<S>241</S> of David<S>1732</S>. And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S>, Seemeth<S>5869</S> it to you <i>a </i>light<S>7043</S> <i>thing</i> to be a king’s<S>4428</S> son in law<S>2859</S>, seeing that I <i>am</i> a poor<S>7326</S> man<S>376</S>, and lightly esteemed<S>7034</S>?


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And the servants<S>5650</S> of Saul<S>7586</S> told<S>5046</S> him, saying<S>559</S>, On this manner<S>1697</S> spoke<S>1696</S> David<S>1732</S>. <n>On…: Heb. According to these words</n>


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And Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S>, Thus shall ye say<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, The king<S>4428</S> desireth<S>2656</S> not any dowry<S>4119</S>, but an hundred<S>3967</S> foreskins<S>6190</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>, to be avenged<S>5358</S> of the king’s<S>4428</S> enemies<S>341</S>. But Saul<S>7586</S> thought<S>2803</S> to make David<S>1732</S> fall<S>5307</S> by the hand<S>3027</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>.


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And when his servants<S>5650</S> told<S>5046</S> David<S>1732</S> these words<S>1697</S>, it pleased<S>3474</S> <S>1697</S> <S>5869</S> David<S>1732</S> well to be the king’s<S>4428</S> son in law<S>2859</S>: and the days<S>3117</S> had not expired<S>4390</S>. <n>expired: Heb. fulfilled</n>


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Therefore David<S>1732</S> arose<S>6965</S> and went<S>3212</S>, he and his men<S>582</S>, and slew<S>5221</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S> two hundred<S>3967</S> men<S>376</S>; and David<S>1732</S> brought<S>935</S> their foreskins<S>6190</S>, and they gave them in full number<S>4390</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, that he might be the king’s<S>4428</S> son in law<S>2859</S>. And Saul<S>7586</S> gave<S>5414</S> him Michal<S>4324</S> his daughter<S>1323</S> for a wife<S>802</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> saw<S>7200</S> and knew<S>3045</S> that the LORD<S>3068</S> <i>was</i> with David<S>1732</S>, and <i>that </i>Michal<S>4324</S> Saul’s<S>7586</S> daughter<S>1323</S> loved<S>157</S> him.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> was yet the more<S>3254</S> afraid<S>3372</S> of<S>6440</S> David<S>1732</S>; and Saul<S>7586</S> became David’s<S>1732</S> enemy<S>341</S> continually<S>3117</S>.


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Then the princes<S>8269</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S> went forth<S>3318</S>: and it came to pass, after<S>1767</S> they went forth<S>3318</S>, <i>that </i>David<S>1732</S> behaved himself more wisely<S>7919</S> than all the servants<S>5650</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>; so that his name<S>8034</S> was much<S>3966</S> esteemed<S>3365</S>. <n>set by: Heb. precious</n>


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And Saul<S>7586</S> spoke<S>1696</S> to Jonathan<S>3129</S> his son<S>1121</S>, and to all his servants<S>5650</S>, that they should kill<S>4191</S> David<S>1732</S>.


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But Jonathan<S>3083</S> Saul’s<S>7586</S> son<S>1121</S> delighted<S>2654</S> much<S>3966</S> in David<S>1732</S>: and Jonathan<S>3083</S> told<S>5046</S> David<S>1732</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Saul<S>7586</S> my father<S>1</S> seeketh<S>1245</S> to kill<S>4191</S> thee: now therefore, I pray thee, take heed<S>8104</S> to thyself until the morning<S>1242</S>, and abide<S>3427</S> in a secret<S>5643</S> <i>place</i>, and hide<S>2244</S> thyself:


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And I will go out<S>3318</S> and stand<S>5975</S> beside<S>3027</S> my father<S>1</S> in the field<S>7704</S> where thou <i>art</i>, and I will talk<S>1696</S> with my father<S>1</S> of thee; and what<S>4100</S> I see<S>7200</S>, that I will tell<S>5046</S> thee.


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And Jonathan<S>3083</S> spoke<S>1696</S> good<S>2896</S> of David<S>1732</S> to Saul<S>7586</S> his father<S>1</S>, and said<S>559</S> to him, Let not the king<S>4428</S> sin<S>2398</S> against his servant<S>5650</S>, against David<S>1732</S>; because he hath not sinned<S>2398</S> against thee, and because his works<S>4639</S> <i>have been</i> toward thee very<S>3966</S> good<S>2896</S>:


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For he put<S>7760</S> his life<S>5315</S> in his hand<S>3709</S>, and slew<S>5221</S> the Philistine<S>6430</S>, and the LORD<S>3068</S> wrought<S>6213</S> a great<S>1419</S> salvation<S>8668</S> for all Israel<S>3478</S>: thou sawest<S>7200</S> <i>it</i>, and didst rejoice<S>8055</S>: why then wilt thou sin<S>2398</S> against innocent<S>5355</S> blood<S>1818</S>, to slay<S>4191</S> David<S>1732</S> without a cause<S>2600</S>?


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And Saul<S>7586</S> hearkened<S>8085</S> to the voice<S>6963</S> of Jonathan<S>3083</S>: and Saul<S>7586</S> swore<S>7650</S>, <i>As</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, he shall not<S>518</S> be slain<S>4191</S>.


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And Jonathan<S>3083</S> called<S>7121</S> David<S>1732</S>, and Jonathan<S>3083</S> showed<S>5046</S> him all those things<S>1697</S>. And Jonathan<S>3083</S> brought<S>935</S> David<S>1732</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>, and he was in his presence<S>6440</S>, as in times past<S>865</S> <S>8032</S>. <n>in times…: Heb. yesterday, third day</n>


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And there was war<S>4421</S> again<S>3254</S>: and David<S>1732</S> went out<S>3318</S>, and fought<S>3898</S> with the Philistines<S>6430</S>, and slew<S>5221</S> them with a great<S>1419</S> slaughter<S>4347</S>; and they fled<S>5127</S> from<S>6440</S> him. <n>him: Heb. his face</n>


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And the evil<S>7451</S> spirit<S>7307</S> from the LORD<S>3068</S> was upon Saul<S>7586</S>, as he sat<S>3427</S> in his house<S>1004</S> with his javelin<S>2595</S> in his hand<S>3027</S>: and David<S>1732</S> played<S>5059</S> with <i>his </i>hand<S>3027</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> sought<S>1245</S> to smite<S>5221</S> David<S>1732</S> even to the wall<S>7023</S> with the javelin<S>2595</S>; but he slipped away<S>6362</S> from Saul’s<S>7586</S> presence<S>6440</S>, and he smote<S>5221</S> the javelin<S>2595</S> into the wall<S>7023</S>: and David<S>1732</S> fled<S>5127</S>, and escaped<S>4422</S> that night<S>3915</S>.


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Saul<S>7586</S> also sent<S>7971</S> messengers<S>4397</S> to David’s<S>1732</S> house<S>1004</S>, to watch<S>8104</S> him, and to slay<S>4191</S> him in the morning<S>1242</S>: and Michal<S>4324</S> David’s<S>1732</S> wife<S>802</S> told<S>5046</S> him, saying<S>559</S>, If thou dost not save<S>4422</S> thy life<S>5315</S> to night<S>3915</S>, to morrow<S>4279</S> thou shalt be slain<S>4191</S>.


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So Michal<S>4324</S> let<S>3381</S> David<S>1732</S> down<S>3381</S> through a window<S>2474</S>: and he went<S>3212</S>, and fled<S>1272</S>, and escaped<S>4422</S>.


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And Michal<S>4324</S> took<S>3947</S> an image<S>8655</S>, and laid<S>7760</S> <i>it</i> in the bed<S>4296</S>, and put<S>7760</S> a pillow<S>3523</S> of goats<S>5795</S>’ <i>hair</i> for his head<S>4763</S>, and covered<S>3680</S> <i>it</i> with a cloth<S>899</S>. <n>image: Heb. teraphim</n>


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And when Saul<S>7586</S> sent<S>7971</S> messengers<S>4397</S> to take<S>3947</S> David<S>1732</S>, she said<S>559</S>, He <i>is </i>sick<S>2470</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> sent<S>7971</S> the messengers<S>4397</S> <i>again</i> to see<S>7200</S> David<S>1732</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Bring him<S>5927</S> to me in the bed<S>4296</S>, that I may slay<S>4191</S> him.


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And when the messengers<S>4397</S> had come in<S>935</S>, behold, <i>there was</i> an image<S>8655</S> in the bed<S>4296</S>, with a pillow<S>3523</S> of goats<S>5795</S>’ <i>hair</i> for his head<S>4763</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S> to Michal<S>4324</S>, Why hast thou deceived me so<S>7411</S>, and sent away<S>7971</S> my enemy<S>341</S>, that he hast escaped<S>4422</S>? And Michal<S>4324</S> answered<S>559</S> Saul<S>7586</S>, He said<S>559</S> to me, Let me go<S>7971</S>; why should I kill<S>4191</S> thee?


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So David<S>1732</S> fled<S>1272</S>, and escaped<S>4422</S>, and came<S>935</S> to Samuel<S>8050</S> to Ramah<S>7414</S>, and told<S>5046</S> him all that Saul<S>7586</S> had done<S>6213</S> to him. And he and Samuel<S>8050</S> went<S>3212</S> and dwelt<S>3427</S> in Naioth<S>5121</S>.


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And it was told<S>5046</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Behold, David<S>1732</S> <i>is</i> at Naioth<S>5121</S> in Ramah<S>7414</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> sent<S>7971</S> messengers<S>4397</S> to take<S>3947</S> David<S>1732</S>: and when they saw<S>7200</S> the company<S>3862</S> of the prophets<S>5030</S> prophesying<S>5012</S>, and Samuel<S>8050</S> standing<S>5975</S> <i>as </i>appointed<S>5324</S> over them, the Spirit<S>7307</S> of God<S>430</S> was upon the messengers<S>4397</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>, and they also prophesied<S>5012</S>.


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And when it was told<S>5046</S> Saul<S>7586</S>, he sent<S>7971</S> other<S>312</S> messengers<S>4397</S>, and they prophesied<S>5012</S> likewise. And Saul<S>7586</S> sent<S>7971</S> messengers<S>4397</S> again<S>3254</S> the third<S>7992</S> time, and they prophesied<S>5012</S> also.


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Then he went<S>3212</S> also to Ramah<S>7414</S>, and came<S>935</S> to a great<S>1419</S> well<S>953</S> that <i>is</i> in Sechu<S>7906</S>: and he asked<S>7592</S> and said<S>559</S>, Where<S>375</S> <i>are </i>Samuel<S>8050</S> and David<S>1732</S>? And <i>one </i>said<S>559</S>, Behold, <i>they are</i> at Naioth<S>5121</S> in Ramah<S>7414</S>.


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And he went<S>3212</S> there to Naioth<S>5121</S> in Ramah<S>7414</S>: and the Spirit<S>7307</S> of God<S>430</S> was upon him also, and he went<S>3212</S> on<S>1980</S>, and prophesied<S>5012</S>, until he came<S>935</S> to Naioth<S>5121</S> in Ramah<S>7414</S>.


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And he stripped off<S>6584</S> his clothes<S>899</S> also<S>1571</S>, and prophesied<S>5012</S> before<S>6440</S> Samuel<S>8050</S> in like manner, and lay down<S>5307</S> naked<S>6174</S> all that day<S>3117</S> and all that night<S>3915</S>. Therefore they say<S>559</S>, <i>Is </i>Saul<S>7586</S> also among the prophets<S>5030</S>? <n>lay: Heb. fell</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> fled<S>1272</S> from Naioth<S>5121</S> in Ramah<S>7414</S>, and came<S>935</S> and said<S>559</S> before<S>6440</S> Jonathan<S>3083</S>, What have I done<S>6213</S>? what <i>is</i> my iniquity<S>5771</S>? and what <i>is</i> my sin<S>2403</S> before<S>6440</S> thy father<S>1</S>, that he seeketh<S>1245</S> my life<S>5315</S>?


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And he said<S>559</S> to him, Far be it from thee<S>2486</S>; thou shalt not die<S>4191</S>: behold, my father<S>1</S> will do<S>6213</S> nothing<S>1697</S> either great<S>1419</S> or small<S>6996</S>, but that he will show<S>1540</S> <S>241</S> it to me: and why should my father<S>1</S> hide<S>5641</S> this thing<S>1697</S> from me? it <i>is</i> not <i>so</i>. <n>shew…: Heb. uncover mine ear</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> swore<S>7650</S> moreover, and said<S>559</S>, Thy father<S>1</S> certainly<S>3045</S> knoweth<S>3045</S> that I have found<S>4672</S> grace<S>2580</S> in thy eyes<S>5869</S>; and he saith<S>559</S>, Let not Jonathan<S>3083</S> know<S>3045</S> this, lest he should be grieved<S>6087</S>: but truly<S>199</S> <i>as</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, and <i>as</i> thy soul<S>5315</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, <i>there is</i> but a step<S>6587</S> between me and death<S>4194</S>.


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Then said<S>559</S> Jonathan<S>3083</S> to David<S>1732</S>, Whatever thy soul<S>5315</S> desireth<S>559</S>, I will even do<S>6213</S> <i>it</i> for thee. <n>Whatsoever…: or, Say what is thy mind and I will do, etc desireth: Heb. speaketh, or, thinketh</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Jonathan<S>3083</S>, Behold, to morrow<S>4279</S> <i>is</i> the new moon<S>2320</S>, and I should not fail<S>3427</S> to sit<S>3427</S> with the king<S>4428</S> at the table<S>398</S>: but let me go<S>7971</S>, that I may hide<S>5641</S> myself in the field<S>7704</S> to the third<S>7992</S> <i>day</i> at evening<S>6153</S>.


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If thy father<S>1</S> shall at all<S>6485</S> miss<S>6485</S> me, then say<S>559</S>, David<S>1732</S> earnestly<S>7592</S> asked<S>7592</S> <i>leave</i> of me that he might run<S>7323</S> to Bethlehem<S>1035</S> his city<S>5892</S>: for <i>there is</i> a yearly<S>3117</S> sacrifice<S>2077</S> there for all the family<S>4940</S>. <n>sacrifice: or, feast</n>


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If he shall say<S>559</S> thus, <i>It is </i>well<S>2896</S>; thy servant<S>5650</S> shall have peace<S>7965</S>: but if he shall be very<S>2734</S> angry<S>2734</S>, <i>then</i> be sure<S>3045</S> that evil<S>7451</S> is determined<S>3615</S> by him.


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Therefore thou shalt deal<S>6213</S> kindly<S>2617</S> with thy servant<S>5650</S>; for thou hast brought<S>935</S> thy servant<S>5650</S> into a covenant<S>1285</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> with thee: however, if there is<S>3426</S> in me iniquity<S>5771</S>, slay<S>4191</S> me thyself; for why shouldest thou bring<S>935</S> me to thy father<S>1</S>?


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And Jonathan<S>3083</S> said<S>559</S>, Far be it from thee<S>2486</S>: for if I knew<S>3045</S> certainly<S>3045</S> that evil<S>7451</S> is determined<S>3615</S> by my father<S>1</S> to come<S>935</S> upon thee, then would not I tell<S>5046</S> it thee?


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Then said<S>559</S> David<S>1732</S> to Jonathan<S>3083</S>, Who shall tell<S>5046</S> me? or what <i>if</i> thy father<S>1</S> shall answer<S>6030</S> thee roughly<S>7186</S>?


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And Jonathan<S>3083</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, Come<S>3212</S>, and let us go out<S>3318</S> into the field<S>7704</S>. And they went out<S>3318</S> both<S>8147</S> of them into the field<S>7704</S>.


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And Jonathan<S>3083</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, O LORD<S>3068</S> God<S>430</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, when I have sounded<S>2713</S> my father<S>1</S> about to morrow<S>4279</S> any time<S>6256</S>, <i>or</i> the third<S>7992</S> <i>day</i>, and, behold, <i>if there be </i>good<S>2895</S> toward David<S>1732</S>, and I then send<S>7971</S> not to thee, and show<S>1540</S> <S>241</S> it thee; <n>sounded: Heb. searched shew…: Heb. uncover thine ear</n>


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The LORD<S>3068</S> do<S>6213</S> so<S>3541</S> and much more<S>3254</S> to Jonathan<S>3083</S>: but if it shall please<S>3190</S> my father<S>1</S> <i>to do</i> thee evil<S>7451</S>, then I will show<S>1540</S> <S>241</S> it to thee, and send thee away<S>7971</S>, that thou mayest go<S>1980</S> in peace<S>7965</S>: and the LORD<S>3068</S> be with thee, as he hath been with my father<S>1</S>. <n>shew…: Heb. uncover thine ear</n>


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And thou shalt not only while yet<S>518</S> I live<S>2416</S> show<S>6213</S> me the kindness<S>2617</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, that I may not die<S>4191</S>:


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But <i>also</i> thou shalt not withdraw<S>3772</S> thy kindness<S>2617</S> from my house<S>1004</S> for<S>5704</S> ever<S>5769</S>: no, not when the LORD<S>3068</S> hath cut off<S>3772</S> the enemies<S>341</S> of David<S>1732</S> every one<S>376</S> from the face<S>6440</S> of the earth<S>127</S>.


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So Jonathan<S>3083</S> made<S>3772</S> <i>a covenant</i> with the house<S>1004</S> of David<S>1732</S>, <i>saying</i>, Let the LORD<S>3068</S> even require<S>1245</S> <i>it</i> at the hand<S>3027</S> of David’s<S>1732</S> enemies<S>341</S>. <n>made: Heb. cut</n>


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And Jonathan<S>3083</S> caused David<S>1732</S> to swear<S>7650</S> again<S>3254</S>, because he loved<S>160</S> him: for he loved<S>157</S> him as he loved<S>160</S> his own soul<S>5315</S>. <n>because…: or, by his love toward him</n>


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Then Jonathan<S>3083</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, To morrow<S>4279</S> <i>is</i> the new moon<S>2320</S>: and thou shalt be missed<S>6485</S>, because thy seat<S>4186</S> will be empty<S>6485</S>. <n>empty: Heb. missed</n>


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And <i>when</i> thou hast stayed three days<S>8027</S>, <i>then</i> thou shalt go down<S>3381</S> quickly<S>3966</S>, and come<S>935</S> to the place<S>4725</S> where thou didst hide<S>5641</S> thyself when<S>3117</S> the business<S>4639</S> was <i>in hand</i>, and shalt remain<S>3427</S> by<S>681</S> the stone<S>68</S> Ezel<S>237</S>. <n>quickly: or, diligently: Heb. greatly when the…: Heb. in the day of the business Ezel: or, that sheweth the way</n>


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And I will shoot<S>3384</S> three<S>7969</S> arrows<S>2671</S> on the side<S>6654</S> <i>of it</i>, as though I shot<S>7971</S> at a mark<S>4307</S>.


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And, behold, I will send<S>7971</S> a lad<S>5288</S>, <i>saying</i>, Go<S>3212</S>, find<S>4672</S> the arrows<S>2671</S>. If I expressly<S>559</S> say<S>559</S> to the lad<S>5288</S>, Behold, the arrows<S>2671</S> <i>are</i> on this side of thee, take<S>3947</S> them; then come<S>935</S> thou: for <i>there is </i>peace<S>7965</S> to thee, and no hurt<S>1697</S>; <i>as</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> liveth<S>2416</S>. <n>no hurt: Heb. not any thing</n>


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But if I say<S>559</S> thus to the young man<S>5958</S>, Behold, the arrows<S>2671</S> <i>are </i>beyond<S>1973</S> thee; go thy way<S>3212</S>: for the LORD<S>3068</S> hath sent thee away<S>7971</S>.


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And <i>as to</i> the matter<S>1697</S> which thou and I have spoken<S>1696</S> of, behold, the LORD<S>3068</S> <i>be</i> between thee and me for<S>5704</S> ever<S>5769</S>.


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So David<S>1732</S> hid<S>5641</S> himself in the field<S>7704</S>: and when the new moon<S>2320</S> had come, the king<S>4428</S> sat down<S>3427</S> to eat<S>398</S> food<S>3899</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> sat<S>3427</S> upon his seat<S>4186</S>, as at other times<S>6471</S>, <i>even</i> upon a seat<S>4186</S> by the wall<S>7023</S>: and Jonathan<S>3083</S> arose<S>6965</S>, and Abner<S>74</S> sat<S>3427</S> by Saul’s<S>7586</S> side<S>6654</S>, and David’s<S>1732</S> place<S>4725</S> was empty<S>6485</S>.


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Nevertheless Saul<S>7586</S> spoke<S>1696</S> not any thing<S>3972</S> that day<S>3117</S>: for he thought<S>559</S>, Something hath befallen<S>4745</S> him, he <i>is </i>not<S>1115</S> clean<S>2889</S>; surely he <i>is</i> not clean<S>2889</S>.


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And it came to pass on the next day<S>4283</S>, <i>which was</i> the second<S>8145</S> <i>day</i> of the month<S>2320</S>, that David’s<S>1732</S> place<S>4725</S> was empty<S>6485</S>: and Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S> to Jonathan<S>3083</S> his son<S>1121</S>, Why cometh<S>935</S> not the son<S>1121</S> of Jesse<S>3448</S> to eat<S>3899</S>, neither yesterday<S>8543</S>, nor to day<S>3117</S>?


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And Jonathan<S>3083</S> answered<S>6030</S> Saul<S>7586</S>, David<S>1732</S> earnestly<S>7592</S> asked<S>7592</S> <i>leave</i> of me<S>5978</S> <i>to go</i> to Bethlehem<S>1035</S>:


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And he said<S>559</S>, Let me go<S>7971</S>, I pray thee; for our family<S>4940</S> hath a sacrifice<S>2077</S> in the city<S>5892</S>; and my brother<S>251</S>, he hath commanded<S>6680</S> me <i>to be there</i>: and now, if I have found<S>4672</S> favour<S>2580</S> in thy eyes<S>5869</S>, let me get away<S>4422</S>, I pray thee, and see<S>7200</S> my brethren<S>251</S>. Therefore he cometh<S>935</S> not to the king’s<S>4428</S> table<S>7979</S>.


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Then Saul’s<S>7586</S> anger<S>639</S> was kindled<S>2734</S> against Jonathan<S>3083</S>, and he said<S>559</S> to him, Thou son<S>1121</S> of the perverse<S>5753</S> rebellious<S>4780</S> <i>woman</i>, do not I know<S>3045</S> that thou hast chosen<S>977</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jesse<S>3448</S> to thy own shame<S>1322</S>, and to the shame<S>1322</S> of thy mother’s<S>517</S> nakedness<S>6172</S>? <n>Thou…: or, Thou perverse rebel: Heb. Son of perverse rebellion</n>


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For as long as<S>3117</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jesse<S>3448</S> liveth<S>2425</S> upon the earth<S>127</S>, thou shalt not be established<S>3559</S>, nor thy kingdom<S>4438</S>. Therefore now send<S>7971</S> and bring<S>3947</S> him to me, for he shall surely die<S>1121</S> <S>4194</S>. <n>shall…: Heb. is the son of death</n>


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And Jonathan<S>3083</S> answered<S>6030</S> Saul<S>7586</S> his father<S>1</S>, and said<S>559</S> to him, Why shall he be slain<S>4191</S>? what hath he done<S>6213</S>?


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And Saul<S>7586</S> cast<S>2904</S> a javelin<S>2595</S> at him to smite<S>5221</S> him: by which Jonathan<S>3083</S> knew<S>3045</S> that it was determined<S>3617</S> by his father<S>1</S> to slay<S>4191</S> David<S>1732</S>.


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So Jonathan<S>3083</S> arose<S>6965</S> from the table<S>7979</S> in fierce<S>2750</S> anger<S>639</S>, and ate<S>398</S> no food<S>3899</S> the second<S>8145</S> day<S>3117</S> of the month<S>2320</S>: for he was grieved<S>6087</S> for David<S>1732</S>, because his father<S>1</S> had done him shame<S>3637</S>.


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And it came to pass in the morning<S>1242</S>, that Jonathan<S>3083</S> went out<S>3318</S> into the field<S>7704</S> at the time appointed<S>4150</S> with David<S>1732</S>, and a little<S>6996</S> lad<S>5288</S> with him.


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And he said<S>559</S> to his lad<S>5288</S>, Run<S>7323</S>, find<S>4672</S> now the arrows<S>2671</S> which I shoot<S>3384</S>. <i>And</i> as the lad<S>5288</S> ran<S>7323</S>, he shot<S>3384</S> an arrow<S>2678</S> beyond<S>5674</S> him. <n>beyond…: Heb. to pass over him</n>


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And when the lad<S>5288</S> had come<S>935</S> to the place<S>4725</S> of the arrow<S>2678</S> which Jonathan<S>3083</S> had shot<S>3384</S>, Jonathan<S>3083</S> cried<S>7121</S> after<S>310</S> the lad<S>5288</S>, and said<S>559</S>, <i>Is</i> not the arrow<S>2678</S> beyond<S>1973</S> thee?


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And Jonathan<S>3083</S> cried<S>7121</S> after<S>310</S> the lad<S>5288</S>, Make speed<S>4120</S>, haste<S>2363</S>, stay<S>5975</S> not. And Jonathan’s<S>3083</S> lad<S>5288</S> gathered up<S>3950</S> the arrows<S>2671</S> <S>2678</S>, and came<S>935</S> to his master<S>113</S>.


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But the lad<S>5288</S> knew<S>3045</S> not any thing<S>3972</S>: only Jonathan<S>3083</S> and David<S>1732</S> knew<S>3045</S> the matter<S>1697</S>.


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And Jonathan<S>3083</S> gave<S>5414</S> his weapons<S>3627</S> to his lad<S>5288</S>, and said<S>559</S> to him, Go<S>3212</S>, carry<S>935</S> <i>them</i> to the city<S>5892</S>. <n>artillery: Heb. instruments his lad: Heb. the lad that was his</n>


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<i>And</i> as soon as the lad<S>5288</S> was gone<S>935</S>, David<S>1732</S> arose<S>6965</S> out of <i>a place </i>toward<S>681</S> the south<S>5045</S>, and fell<S>5307</S> on his face<S>639</S> to the ground<S>776</S>, and bowed<S>7812</S> himself three<S>7969</S> times<S>6471</S>: and they kissed<S>5401</S> one<S>376</S> another<S>7453</S>, and wept<S>1058</S> one<S>376</S> with another<S>7453</S>, but David<S>1732</S> more so<S>1431</S>.


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And Jonathan<S>3083</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, Go<S>3212</S> in peace<S>7965</S>, forasmuch as we have sworn<S>7650</S> both<S>8147</S> of us in the name<S>8034</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, saying<S>559</S>, The LORD<S>3068</S> be between me and thee, and between my seed<S>2233</S> and thy seed<S>2233</S> for<S>5704</S> ever<S>5769</S>. And he arose<S>6965</S> and departed<S>3212</S>: and Jonathan<S>3083</S> went<S>935</S> into the city<S>5892</S>. <n>forasmuch…: or, the LORD be witness of that which etc</n>


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Then came<S>935</S> David<S>1732</S> to Nob<S>5011</S> to Ahimelech<S>288</S> the priest<S>3548</S>: and Ahimelech<S>288</S> was afraid<S>2729</S> at the meeting<S>7125</S> of David<S>1732</S>, and said<S>559</S> to him, Why <i>art</i> thou alone, and no man<S>376</S> with thee? <n>Ahimelech: also called Ahiah</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Ahimelech<S>288</S> the priest<S>3548</S>, The king<S>4428</S> hath commanded<S>6680</S> me a business<S>1697</S>, and hath said<S>559</S> to me, Let no man<S>376</S> know<S>3045</S> any thing<S>3972</S> of the business<S>1697</S> about which I send<S>7971</S> thee, and what I have commanded<S>6680</S> thee: and I have appointed<S>3045</S> <i>my </i>servants<S>5288</S> to such<S>6423</S> and such<S>492</S> a place<S>4725</S>.


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Now therefore what is<S>3426</S> under thy hand<S>3027</S>? give<S>5414</S> <i>me </i>five<S>2568</S> <i>loaves of </i>bread<S>3899</S> in my hand<S>3027</S>, or what there is present<S>4672</S>. <n>present: Heb. found</n>


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And the priest<S>3548</S> answered<S>6030</S> David<S>1732</S>, and said<S>559</S>, <i>There is</i> no common<S>2455</S> bread<S>3899</S> under my hand<S>3027</S>, but there is<S>3426</S> hallowed<S>6944</S> bread<S>3899</S>; if the young men<S>5288</S> have kept<S>8104</S> themselves at least<S>389</S> from women<S>802</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> answered<S>6030</S> the priest<S>3548</S>, and said<S>559</S> to him, Of a truth<S>518</S> women<S>802</S> <i>have been </i>kept<S>6113</S> from us about these three<S>8032</S> days<S>8543</S>, since I came out<S>3318</S>, and the vessels<S>3627</S> of the young men<S>5288</S> are holy<S>6944</S>, and <i>the bread is</i> in a manner<S>1870</S> common<S>2455</S>, yea, though it were sanctified<S>6942</S> this day<S>3117</S> in the vessel<S>3627</S>. <n>yea…: or, especially when this day there is other sanctified in the vessel</n>


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So the priest<S>3548</S> gave<S>5414</S> him hallowed<S>6944</S> <i>bread</i>: for there was no bread<S>3899</S> there but the showbread<S>3899</S> <S>6440</S>, that was taken<S>5493</S> from before<S>6440</S> the LORD<S>3068</S>, to put<S>7760</S> hot<S>2527</S> bread<S>3899</S> in the day<S>3117</S> when it was taken away<S>3947</S>.


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Now a certain man<S>376</S> of the servants<S>5650</S> of Saul<S>7586</S> <i>was</i> there that day<S>3117</S>, detained<S>6113</S> before<S>6440</S> the LORD<S>3068</S>; and his name<S>8034</S> <i>was </i>Doeg<S>1673</S>, an Edomite<S>130</S>, the chief<S>47</S> of the herdmen<S>7462</S> that <i>belonged</i> to Saul<S>7586</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Ahimelech<S>288</S>, And is there<S>3426</S> not<S>371</S> here under thy hand<S>3027</S> a spear<S>2595</S> or sword<S>2719</S>? for I have neither brought<S>3947</S> my sword<S>2719</S> nor my weapons<S>3627</S> with me<S>3027</S>, because the king’s<S>4428</S> business<S>1697</S> required<S>1961</S> haste<S>5169</S>.


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And the priest<S>3548</S> said<S>559</S>, The sword<S>2719</S> of Goliath<S>1555</S> the Philistine<S>6430</S>, whom thou slewest<S>5221</S> in the valley<S>6010</S> of Elah<S>425</S>, behold, it <i>is here </i>wrapped<S>3874</S> in a cloth<S>8071</S> behind<S>310</S> the ephod<S>646</S>: if thou wilt take<S>3947</S> that, take<S>3947</S> <i>it</i>: for <i>there is</i> no other<S>312</S> except<S>2108</S> that here<S>2088</S>. And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S>, <i>There is</i> none like that; give<S>5414</S> it to me.


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And David<S>1732</S> arose<S>6965</S>, and fled<S>1272</S> that day<S>3117</S> for fear<S>6440</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>, and went<S>935</S> to Achish<S>397</S> the king<S>4428</S> of Gath<S>1661</S>.


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And the servants<S>5650</S> of Achish<S>397</S> said<S>559</S> to him, <i>Is</i> not this David<S>1732</S> the king<S>4428</S> of the land<S>776</S>? did they not sing<S>6030</S> one to another of him<S>2088</S> in dances<S>4246</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Saul<S>7586</S> hath slain<S>5221</S> his thousands<S>505</S>, and David<S>1732</S> his ten thousands<S>7233</S>?


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And David<S>1732</S> laid up<S>7760</S> these words<S>1697</S> in his heart<S>3824</S>, and was greatly<S>3966</S> afraid<S>3372</S> of<S>6440</S> Achish<S>397</S> the king<S>4428</S> of Gath<S>1661</S>.


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And he changed<S>8138</S> his behaviour<S>2940</S> before<S>5869</S> them, and pretended to be mad<S>1984</S> in their hands<S>3027</S>, and made marks<S>8427</S> on the doors<S>1817</S> of the gate<S>8179</S>, and let his spittle<S>7388</S> fall down<S>3381</S> upon his beard<S>2206</S>. <n>scrabbled: or, made marks</n>


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Then said<S>559</S> Achish<S>397</S> to his servants<S>5650</S>, Lo, ye see<S>7200</S> the man<S>376</S> is mad<S>7696</S>: why <i>then</i> have ye brought<S>935</S> him to me? <n>is mad: or, playeth the mad man</n>


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Have I need<S>2638</S> of mad men<S>7696</S>, that ye have brought<S>935</S> this <i>fellow</i> to play the mad man<S>7696</S> in my presence? shall this <i>fellow </i>come<S>935</S> into my house<S>1004</S>?


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David<S>1732</S> therefore departed<S>3212</S> from there, and escaped<S>4422</S> to the cave<S>4631</S> Adullam<S>5725</S>: and when his brethren<S>251</S> and all his father’s<S>1</S> house<S>1004</S> heard<S>8085</S> <i>it</i>, they went down<S>3381</S> there to him.


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And every one<S>376</S> <i>that was</i> in distress<S>4689</S>, and every one<S>376</S> that <i>was</i> in debt<S>5378</S>, and every one<S>376</S> <i>that was </i>discontented<S>4751</S> <S>5315</S>, resorted<S>6908</S> to him; and he became a captain<S>8269</S> over them: and there were with him about four<S>702</S> hundred<S>3967</S> men<S>376</S>. <n>was in debt: Heb. had a creditor discontented: Heb. bitter of soul</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> went<S>3212</S> from there to Mizpeh<S>4708</S> of Moab<S>4124</S>: and he said<S>559</S> to the king<S>4428</S> of Moab<S>4124</S>, Let my father<S>1</S> and my mother<S>517</S>, I pray thee, come forth<S>3318</S>, <i>and be</i> with you, till I know<S>3045</S> what God<S>430</S> will do<S>6213</S> for me.


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And he brought<S>5148</S> them before<S>6440</S> the king<S>4428</S> of Moab<S>4124</S>: and they dwelt<S>3427</S> with him all the while<S>3117</S> that David<S>1732</S> was in the strong hold<S>4686</S>.


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And the prophet<S>5030</S> Gad<S>1410</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, Abide<S>3427</S> not in the strong hold<S>4686</S>; depart<S>3212</S>, and come<S>935</S> into the land<S>776</S> of Judah<S>3063</S>. Then David<S>1732</S> departed<S>3212</S>, and came<S>935</S> into the forest<S>3293</S> of Hareth<S>2802</S>.


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When Saul<S>7586</S> heard<S>8085</S> that David<S>1732</S> was discovered<S>3045</S>, and the men<S>582</S> that <i>were</i> with him, (now Saul<S>7586</S> abode<S>3427</S> in Gibeah<S>1390</S> under a tree<S>815</S> in Ramah<S>7414</S>, having his spear<S>2595</S> in his hand<S>3027</S>, and all his servants<S>5650</S> <i>were </i>standing<S>5324</S> about him;) <n>tree…: or, grove in a high place</n>


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Then Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S> to his servants<S>5650</S> that stood<S>5324</S> about him, Hear now<S>8085</S>, ye Benjamites<S>1145</S>; will the son<S>1121</S> of Jesse<S>3448</S> give<S>5414</S> each one of you fields<S>7704</S> and vineyards<S>3754</S>, <i>and </i>make<S>7760</S> you all captains<S>8269</S> of thousands<S>505</S>, and captains<S>8269</S> of hundreds<S>3967</S>;


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That all of you have conspired<S>7194</S> against me, and <i>there is</i> none that showeth to<S>1540</S> <S>241</S> me that my son<S>1121</S> hath made a league<S>3772</S> with the son<S>1121</S> of Jesse<S>3448</S>, and <i>there is</i> none of you that is sorry<S>2470</S> for me, or showeth<S>1540</S> <S>241</S> to me that my son<S>1121</S> hath stirred up<S>6965</S> my servant<S>5650</S> against me, to lie in wait<S>693</S>, as at this day<S>3117</S>? <n>sheweth…: Heb. uncovereth mine ear</n>


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Then answered<S>6030</S> Doeg<S>1673</S> the Edomite<S>130</S>, who was set<S>5324</S> over the servants<S>5650</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>, and said<S>559</S>, I saw<S>7200</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jesse<S>3448</S> coming<S>935</S> to Nob<S>5011</S>, to Ahimelech<S>288</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Ahitub<S>285</S>.


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And he enquired<S>7592</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> for him, and gave<S>5414</S> him food<S>6720</S>, and gave<S>5414</S> him the sword<S>2719</S> of Goliath<S>1555</S> the Philistine<S>6430</S>.


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Then the king<S>4428</S> sent<S>7971</S> to call<S>7121</S> Ahimelech<S>288</S> the priest<S>3548</S>, the son<S>1121</S> of Ahitub<S>285</S>, and all his father’s<S>1</S> house<S>1004</S>, the priests<S>3548</S> that <i>were</i> in Nob<S>5011</S>: and they came<S>935</S> all of them to the king<S>4428</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S>, Hear<S>8085</S> now, thou son<S>1121</S> of Ahitub<S>285</S>. And he answered<S>559</S>, Here I <i>am</i>, my lord<S>113</S>. <n>Here…: Heb. Behold me</n>


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And Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Why have ye conspired<S>7194</S> against me, thou and the son<S>1121</S> of Jesse<S>3448</S>, in that thou hast given<S>5414</S> him bread<S>3899</S>, and a sword<S>2719</S>, and hast enquired<S>7592</S> of God<S>430</S> for him, that he should rise<S>6965</S> against me, to lie in wait<S>693</S>, as at this day<S>3117</S>?


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Then Ahimelech<S>288</S> answered<S>6030</S> the king<S>4428</S>, and said<S>559</S>, And who <i>is so </i>faithful<S>539</S> among all thy servants<S>5650</S> as David<S>1732</S>, who is the king’s<S>4428</S> son in law<S>2860</S>, and goeth<S>5493</S> at thy bidding<S>4928</S>, and is honourable<S>3513</S> in thy house<S>1004</S>?


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Did I then<S>3117</S> begin<S>2490</S> to enquire<S>7592</S> of God<S>430</S> for him? be it far from me<S>2486</S>: let not the king<S>4428</S> impute<S>7760</S> <i>any </i>thing<S>1697</S> to his servant<S>5650</S>, <i>nor</i> to all the house<S>1004</S> of my father<S>1</S>: for thy servant<S>5650</S> knew<S>3045</S> nothing<S>1697</S> of all this, less<S>6996</S> or more<S>1419</S>. <n>less…: Heb. little or great</n>


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S>, Thou shalt surely<S>4191</S> die<S>4191</S>, Ahimelech<S>288</S>, thou, and all thy father’s<S>1</S> house<S>1004</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to the footmen<S>7323</S> that stood<S>5324</S> about him, Turn<S>5437</S>, and slay<S>4191</S> the priests<S>3548</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>; because their hand<S>3027</S> also <i>is</i> with David<S>1732</S>, and because they knew<S>3045</S> when he fled<S>1272</S>, and did not show<S>1540</S> <S>241</S> it to me. But the servants<S>5650</S> of the king<S>4428</S> would<S>14</S> not put forth<S>7971</S> their hand<S>3027</S> to fall<S>6293</S> upon the priests<S>3548</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>. <n>footmen: or, guard: Heb. runners</n>


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to Doeg<S>1673</S>, Turn<S>5437</S> thou, and fall<S>6293</S> upon the priests<S>3548</S>. And Doeg<S>1673</S> the Edomite<S>130</S> turned<S>5437</S>, and he fell<S>6293</S> upon the priests<S>3548</S>, and slew<S>4191</S> on that day<S>3117</S> eighty<S>8084</S> and five<S>2568</S> persons<S>376</S> that wore<S>5375</S> a linen<S>906</S> ephod<S>646</S>.


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And Nob<S>5011</S>, the city<S>5892</S> of the priests<S>3548</S>, he smote<S>5221</S> with the edge<S>6310</S> of the sword<S>2719</S>, both men<S>376</S> and women<S>802</S>, children<S>5768</S> and sucklings<S>3243</S>, and oxen<S>7794</S>, and donkeys<S>2543</S>, and sheep<S>7716</S>, with the edge<S>6310</S> of the sword<S>2719</S>.


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And one<S>259</S> of the sons<S>1121</S> of Ahimelech<S>288</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Ahitub<S>285</S>, named<S>8034</S> Abiathar<S>54</S>, escaped<S>4422</S>, and fled<S>1272</S> after<S>310</S> David<S>1732</S>.


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And Abiathar<S>54</S> showed<S>5046</S> David<S>1732</S> that Saul<S>7586</S> had slain<S>2026</S> the LORD’S<S>3068</S> priests<S>3548</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Abiathar<S>54</S>, I knew<S>3045</S> that day<S>3117</S>, when Doeg<S>1673</S> the Edomite<S>130</S> <i>was</i> there, that he would surely<S>5046</S> tell<S>5046</S> Saul<S>7586</S>: I have occasioned<S>5437</S> <i>the death</i> of all the persons<S>5315</S> of thy father’s<S>1</S> house<S>1004</S>.


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Abide<S>3427</S> thou with me, fear<S>3372</S> not: for he that seeketh<S>1245</S> my life<S>5315</S> seeketh<S>1245</S> thy life<S>5315</S>: but with me thou <i>shalt be</i> in safeguard<S>4931</S>.


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Then they told<S>5046</S> David<S>1732</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Behold, the Philistines<S>6430</S> fight<S>3898</S> against Keilah<S>7084</S>, and they rob<S>8154</S> the threshingfloors<S>1637</S>.


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Therefore David<S>1732</S> enquired<S>7592</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Shall I go<S>3212</S> and smite<S>5221</S> these Philistines<S>6430</S>? And the LORD<S>3068</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, Go<S>3212</S>, and smite<S>5221</S> the Philistines<S>6430</S>, and save<S>3467</S> Keilah<S>7084</S>.


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And David’s<S>1732</S> men<S>582</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Behold, we are afraid<S>3373</S> here in Judah<S>3063</S>: how much more then if we come<S>3212</S> to Keilah<S>7084</S> against the armies<S>4634</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>?


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Then David<S>1732</S> enquired<S>7592</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> yet again<S>3254</S>. And the LORD<S>3068</S> answered<S>6030</S> him and said<S>559</S>, Arise<S>6965</S>, go down<S>3381</S> to Keilah<S>7084</S>; for I will deliver<S>5414</S> the Philistines<S>6430</S> into thy hand<S>3027</S>.


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So David<S>1732</S> and his men<S>582</S> went<S>3212</S> to Keilah<S>7084</S>, and fought<S>3898</S> with the Philistines<S>6430</S>, and brought away<S>5090</S> their cattle<S>4735</S>, and smote<S>5221</S> them with a great<S>1419</S> slaughter<S>4347</S>. So David<S>1732</S> saved<S>3467</S> the inhabitants<S>3427</S> of Keilah<S>7084</S>.


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And it came to pass, when Abiathar<S>54</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Ahimelech<S>288</S> fled<S>1272</S> to David<S>1732</S> to Keilah<S>7084</S>, <i>that</i> he came down<S>3381</S> <i>with</i> an ephod<S>646</S> in his hand<S>3027</S>.


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And it was told<S>5046</S> to Saul<S>7586</S> that David<S>1732</S> had come<S>935</S> to Keilah<S>7084</S>. And Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S>, God<S>430</S> hath delivered<S>5234</S> him into my hand<S>3027</S>; for he is shut in<S>5462</S>, by entering<S>935</S> into a town<S>5892</S> that hath gates<S>1817</S> and bars<S>1280</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> called<S>8085</S> all the people<S>5971</S> together<S>8085</S> to war<S>4421</S>, to go down<S>3381</S> to Keilah<S>7084</S>, to besiege<S>6696</S> David<S>1732</S> and his men<S>582</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> knew<S>3045</S> that Saul<S>7586</S> secretly devised<S>2790</S> mischief<S>7451</S> against him; and he said<S>559</S> to Abiathar<S>54</S> the priest<S>3548</S>, Bring here<S>5066</S> the ephod<S>646</S>.


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Then said<S>559</S> David<S>1732</S>, O LORD<S>3068</S> God<S>430</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, thy servant<S>5650</S> hath certainly<S>8085</S> heard<S>8085</S> that Saul<S>7586</S> seeketh<S>1245</S> to come<S>935</S> to Keilah<S>7084</S>, to destroy<S>7843</S> the city<S>5892</S> for my sake.


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Will the men<S>1167</S> of Keilah<S>7084</S> deliver me up<S>5462</S> into his hand<S>3027</S>? will Saul<S>7586</S> come down<S>3381</S>, as thy servant<S>5650</S> hath heard<S>8085</S>? O LORD<S>3068</S> God<S>430</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, I beseech thee, tell<S>5046</S> thy servant<S>5650</S>. And the LORD<S>3068</S> said<S>559</S>, He will come down<S>3381</S>.


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Then said<S>559</S> David<S>1732</S>, Will the men<S>1167</S> of Keilah<S>7084</S> deliver<S>5462</S> me and my men<S>582</S> into the hand<S>3027</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>? And the LORD<S>3068</S> said<S>559</S>, They will deliver <i>thee </i>up<S>5462</S>. <n>deliver: Heb. shut up</n>


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Then David<S>1732</S> and his men<S>582</S>, <i>who were</i> about six<S>8337</S> hundred<S>3967</S> <S>376</S>, arose<S>6965</S> and departed<S>3318</S> from Keilah<S>7084</S>, and went<S>1980</S> wherever<S>834</S> they could go<S>1980</S>. And it was told<S>5046</S> Saul<S>7586</S> that David<S>1732</S> had escaped<S>4422</S> from Keilah<S>7084</S>; and he did not<S>2308</S> go there<S>3318</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> abode<S>3427</S> in the wilderness<S>4057</S> in strong holds<S>4679</S>, and remained<S>3427</S> in a mountain<S>2022</S> in the wilderness<S>4057</S> of Ziph<S>2128</S>. And Saul<S>7586</S> sought<S>1245</S> him every day<S>3117</S>, but God<S>430</S> delivered<S>5414</S> him not into his hand<S>3027</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> saw<S>7200</S> that Saul<S>7586</S> had come out<S>3318</S> to seek<S>1245</S> his life<S>5315</S>: and David<S>1732</S> <i>was</i> in the wilderness<S>4057</S> of Ziph<S>2128</S> in a wood<S>2793</S>.


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And Jonathan<S>3083</S> Saul’s<S>7586</S> son<S>1121</S> arose<S>6965</S>, and went<S>3212</S> to David<S>1732</S> into the wood<S>2793</S>, and strengthened<S>2388</S> his hand<S>3027</S> in God<S>430</S>.


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And he said<S>559</S> to him, Fear<S>3372</S> not: for the hand<S>3027</S> of Saul<S>7586</S> my father<S>1</S> shall not find<S>4672</S> thee; and thou shalt be king<S>4427</S> over Israel<S>3478</S>, and I shall be next<S>4932</S> to thee; and that also Saul<S>7586</S> my father<S>1</S> knoweth<S>3045</S>.


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And they two<S>8147</S> made<S>3772</S> a covenant<S>1285</S> before<S>6440</S> the LORD<S>3068</S>: and David<S>1732</S> abode<S>3427</S> in the wood<S>2793</S>, and Jonathan<S>3083</S> went<S>1980</S> to his house<S>1004</S>.


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Then came up<S>5927</S> the Ziphites<S>2130</S> to Saul<S>7586</S> to Gibeah<S>1390</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Doth not David<S>1732</S> hide<S>5641</S> himself with us in strong holds<S>4679</S> in the wood<S>2793</S>, in the hill<S>1389</S> of Hachilah<S>2444</S>, which <i>is</i> on the south<S>3225</S> of Jeshimon<S>3452</S>? <n>on…: Heb. on the right hand Jeshimon: or, the wilderness</n>


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Now therefore, O king<S>4428</S>, come down<S>3381</S> according to all the desire<S>185</S> of thy soul<S>5315</S> to come down<S>3381</S>; and our part <i>shall be</i> to deliver<S>5462</S> him into the king’s<S>4428</S> hand<S>3027</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S>, Blessed<S>1288</S> <i>be</i> ye of the LORD<S>3068</S>; for ye have compassion<S>2550</S> on me.


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Go<S>3212</S>, I pray you, prepare<S>3559</S> yet, and know<S>3045</S> and see<S>7200</S> his place<S>4725</S> where his haunt<S>7272</S> is, <i>and</i> who hath seen<S>7200</S> him there: for it is told<S>559</S> to me <i>that</i> he dealeth very<S>6191</S> subtilly<S>6191</S>. <n>haunt…: Heb. foot shall be</n>


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See<S>7200</S> therefore, and take knowledge<S>3045</S> of all the lurking places<S>4224</S> where he hideth<S>2244</S> himself, and come ye again<S>7725</S> to me with the certainty<S>3559</S>, and I will go<S>1980</S> with you: and it shall come to pass, if he is<S>3426</S> in the land<S>776</S>, that I will search<S>2664</S> him out throughout all the thousands<S>505</S> of Judah<S>3063</S>.


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And they arose<S>6965</S>, and went<S>3212</S> to Ziph<S>2128</S> before<S>6440</S> Saul<S>7586</S>: but David<S>1732</S> and his men<S>582</S> <i>were</i> in the wilderness<S>4057</S> of Maon<S>4584</S>, in the plain<S>6160</S> on the south<S>3225</S> of Jeshimon<S>3452</S>.


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Saul<S>7586</S> also and his men<S>582</S> went<S>3212</S> to seek<S>1245</S> <i>him</i>. And they told<S>5046</S> David<S>1732</S>: therefore he came down<S>3381</S> into a rock<S>5553</S>, and abode<S>3427</S> in the wilderness<S>4057</S> of Maon<S>4584</S>. And when Saul<S>7586</S> heard<S>8085</S> <i>that</i>, he pursued<S>7291</S> after<S>310</S> David<S>1732</S> in the wilderness<S>4057</S> of Maon<S>4584</S>. <n>into…: or, from the rock</n>


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And Saul<S>7586</S> went<S>3212</S> on this side<S>6654</S> of the mountain<S>2022</S>, and David<S>1732</S> and his men<S>582</S> on that side<S>6654</S> of the mountain<S>2022</S>: and David<S>1732</S> made haste<S>2648</S> to get away<S>3212</S> for fear<S>6440</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>; for Saul<S>7586</S> and his men<S>582</S> surrounded<S>5849</S> David<S>1732</S> and his men<S>582</S> on all sides<S>5849</S> to take<S>8610</S> them.


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But there came<S>935</S> a messenger<S>4397</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Haste<S>4116</S> thee, and come<S>3212</S>; for the Philistines<S>6430</S> have invaded<S>6584</S> the land<S>776</S>. <n>invaded…: Heb. spread themselves upon, etc</n>


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Therefore Saul<S>7586</S> returned<S>7725</S> from pursuing<S>7291</S> after<S>310</S> David<S>1732</S>, and went<S>3212</S> against<S>7125</S> the Philistines<S>6430</S>: therefore they called<S>7121</S> that place<S>4725</S> Selahammahlekoth<S>5555</S>. <n>Selahammahlekoth: that is, The rock of divisions</n>


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Then David<S>1732</S> went up<S>5927</S> from there, and dwelt<S>3427</S> in strong holds<S>4679</S> at Engedi<S>5872</S>.


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And it came to pass, when Saul<S>7586</S> had returned<S>7725</S> from following<S>310</S> the Philistines<S>6430</S>, that it was told<S>5046</S> to him, saying<S>559</S>, Behold, David<S>1732</S> <i>is</i> in the wilderness<S>4057</S> of Engedi<S>5872</S>. <n>following: Heb. after</n>


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Then Saul<S>7586</S> took<S>3947</S> three<S>7969</S> thousand<S>505</S> chosen<S>977</S> men<S>376</S> out of all Israel<S>3478</S>, and went<S>3212</S> to seek<S>1245</S> David<S>1732</S> and his men<S>582</S> upon<S>6440</S> the rocks<S>6697</S> of the wild goats<S>3277</S>.


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And he came<S>935</S> to the sheepfolds<S>1448</S> <S>6629</S> by the way<S>1870</S>, where <i>was</i> a cave<S>4631</S>; and Saul<S>7586</S> went in<S>935</S> to cover<S>5526</S> his feet<S>7272</S>: and David<S>1732</S> and his men<S>582</S> remained<S>3427</S> in the sides<S>3411</S> of the cave<S>4631</S>.


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And the men<S>582</S> of David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Behold the day<S>3117</S> of which the LORD<S>3068</S> said<S>559</S> to thee, Behold, I will deliver<S>5414</S> thy enemy<S>341</S> into thy hand<S>3027</S>, that thou mayest do<S>6213</S> to him as it shall seem good<S>3190</S> to thee<S>5869</S>. Then David<S>1732</S> arose<S>6965</S>, and secretly<S>3909</S> cut off<S>3772</S> the skirt<S>3671</S> of Saul’s<S>7586</S> robe<S>4598</S>. <n>Saul’s…: Heb. the robe which was Saul’s</n>


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And it came to pass afterward<S>310</S>, that David’s<S>1732</S> heart<S>3820</S> smote<S>5221</S> him, because he had cut off<S>3772</S> Saul’s<S>7586</S> skirt<S>3671</S>.


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And he said<S>559</S> to his men<S>582</S>, The LORD<S>3068</S> forbid<S>2486</S> that I should do<S>6213</S> this thing<S>1697</S> to my master<S>113</S>, the LORD’S<S>3068</S> anointed<S>4899</S>, to stretch forth<S>7971</S> my hand<S>3027</S> against him, seeing he <i>is</i> the anointed<S>4899</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>.


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So David<S>1732</S> restrained<S>8156</S> his servants<S>582</S> with these words<S>1697</S>, and permitted<S>5414</S> them not to rise<S>6965</S> against Saul<S>7586</S>. But Saul<S>7586</S> rose<S>6965</S> out of the cave<S>4631</S>, and went<S>3212</S> on <i>his </i>way<S>1870</S>. <n>stayed: Heb. cut off</n>


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David<S>1732</S> also rose<S>6965</S> afterward, and went out<S>3318</S> of the cave<S>4631</S>, and cried<S>7121</S> after<S>310</S> Saul<S>7586</S>, saying<S>559</S>, My lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S>. And when Saul<S>7586</S> looked<S>5027</S> behind<S>310</S> him, David<S>1732</S> stooped<S>6915</S> with his face<S>639</S> to the earth<S>776</S>, and bowed<S>7812</S> himself.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>, Why hearest<S>8085</S> thou men’s<S>120</S> words<S>1697</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Behold, David<S>1732</S> seeketh<S>1245</S> thy harm<S>7451</S>?


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Behold, this day<S>3117</S> thy eyes<S>5869</S> have seen<S>7200</S> how the LORD<S>3068</S> hath delivered<S>5414</S> thee to day<S>3117</S> into my hand<S>3027</S> in the cave<S>4631</S>: and <i>some </i>bade<S>559</S> <i>me </i>kill<S>2026</S> thee: but <i>my eye </i>spared<S>2347</S> thee; and I said<S>559</S>, I will not put forth<S>7971</S> my hand<S>3027</S> against my lord<S>113</S>; for he <i>is</i> the LORD’S<S>3068</S> anointed<S>4899</S>.


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Moreover, my father<S>1</S>, see<S>7200</S>, yea, see<S>7200</S> the skirt<S>3671</S> of thy robe<S>4598</S> in my hand<S>3027</S>: for in that I cut off<S>3772</S> the skirt<S>3671</S> of thy robe<S>4598</S>, and killed<S>2026</S> thee not, know<S>3045</S> thou and see<S>7200</S> that <i>there is</i> neither evil<S>7451</S> nor transgression<S>6588</S> in my hand<S>3027</S>, and I have not sinned<S>2398</S> against thee; yet thou huntest<S>6658</S> my soul<S>5315</S> to take<S>3947</S> it.


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The LORD<S>3068</S> judge<S>8199</S> between me and thee, and the LORD<S>3068</S> avenge<S>5358</S> me of thee: but my hand<S>3027</S> shall not be upon thee.


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As saith<S>559</S> the proverb<S>4912</S> of the ancients<S>6931</S>, Wickedness<S>7562</S> proceedeth<S>3318</S> from the wicked<S>7563</S>: but my hand<S>3027</S> shall not be upon thee.


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After<S>310</S> whom is the king<S>4428</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> come out<S>3318</S>? after<S>310</S> whom dost thou pursue<S>7291</S>? after<S>310</S> a dead<S>4191</S> dog<S>3611</S>, after<S>310</S> a<S>259</S> flea<S>6550</S>.


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The LORD<S>3068</S> therefore be judge<S>1781</S>, and judge<S>8199</S> between me and thee, and see<S>7200</S>, and plead<S>7378</S> my cause<S>7379</S>, and deliver<S>8199</S> me out of thy hand<S>3027</S>. <n>deliver: Heb. judge</n>


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And it came to pass, when David<S>1732</S> had finished<S>3615</S> speaking<S>1696</S> these words<S>1697</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>, that Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S>, <i>Is</i> this thy voice<S>6963</S>, my son<S>1121</S> David<S>1732</S>? And Saul<S>7586</S> lifted up<S>5375</S> his voice<S>6963</S>, and wept<S>1058</S>.


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And he said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, Thou <i>art</i> more righteous<S>6662</S> than I: for thou hast rewarded<S>1580</S> me with good<S>2896</S>, though I have rewarded<S>1580</S> thee with evil<S>7451</S>.


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And thou hast showed<S>5046</S> this day<S>3117</S> how thou hast dealt<S>6213</S> <S>2896</S> with me: forasmuch as when the LORD<S>3068</S> had delivered<S>5462</S> me into thy hand<S>3027</S>, thou didst not kill<S>2026</S> me. <n>delivered: Heb. shut up</n>


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For if a man<S>376</S> findeth<S>4672</S> his enemy<S>341</S>, will he let him go<S>7971</S> away<S>1870</S> well<S>2896</S>? therefore the LORD<S>3068</S> reward<S>7999</S> thee with good<S>2896</S> for what thou hast done<S>6213</S> to me this day<S>3117</S>.


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And now, behold, I know well<S>3045</S> that thou shalt surely<S>4427</S> be king<S>4427</S>, and that the kingdom<S>4467</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> shall be established<S>6965</S> in thy hand<S>3027</S>.


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Swear<S>7650</S> now therefore to me by the LORD<S>3068</S>, that thou wilt not<S>518</S> cut off<S>3772</S> my seed<S>2233</S> after<S>310</S> me, and that thou wilt not destroy<S>8045</S> my name<S>8034</S> out of my father’s<S>1</S> house<S>1004</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> swore<S>7650</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>. And Saul<S>7586</S> went<S>3212</S> home<S>1004</S>; but David<S>1732</S> and his men<S>582</S> went up<S>5927</S> to the strong hold<S>4686</S>.


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And Samuel<S>8050</S> died<S>4191</S>; and all the Israelites<S>3478</S> were gathered together<S>6908</S>, and lamented<S>5594</S> him, and buried<S>6912</S> him in his house<S>1004</S> at Ramah<S>7414</S>. And David<S>1732</S> arose<S>6965</S>, and went down<S>3381</S> to the wilderness<S>4057</S> of Paran<S>6290</S>.


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And <i>there was</i> a man<S>376</S> in Maon<S>4584</S>, whose possessions<S>4639</S> <i>were</i> in Carmel<S>3760</S>; and the man<S>376</S> <i>was </i>very<S>3966</S> great<S>1419</S>, and he had three<S>7969</S> thousand<S>505</S> sheep<S>6629</S>, and a thousand<S>505</S> goats<S>5795</S>: and he was shearing<S>1494</S> his sheep<S>6629</S> in Carmel<S>3760</S>. <n>possessions: or, business</n>


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Now the name<S>8034</S> of the man<S>376</S> <i>was </i>Nabal<S>5037</S>; and the name<S>8034</S> of his wife<S>802</S> Abigail<S>26</S>: and <i>she was</i> a woman<S>802</S> of good<S>2896</S> understanding<S>7922</S>, and of a beautiful<S>3303</S> countenance<S>8389</S>: but the man<S>376</S> <i>was </i>churlish<S>7186</S> and evil<S>7451</S> in his doings<S>4611</S>; and he <i>was</i> of the house of Caleb<S>3614</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> heard<S>8085</S> in the wilderness<S>4057</S> that Nabal<S>5037</S> was shearing<S>1494</S> his sheep<S>6629</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> sent<S>7971</S> ten<S>6235</S> young men<S>5288</S>, and David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to the young men<S>5288</S>, Go up<S>5927</S> to Carmel<S>3760</S>, and go<S>935</S> to Nabal<S>5037</S>, and greet<S>7592</S> <S>7965</S> him in my name<S>8034</S>: <n>greet…: Heb. ask him in my name of peace</n>


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And thus shall ye say<S>559</S> to him that liveth<S>2416</S> <i>in prosperity</i>, Peace<S>7965</S> <i>be</i> both to thee, and peace<S>7965</S> <i>be</i> to thy house<S>1004</S>, and peace<S>7965</S> <i>be</i> to all that thou hast.


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And now I have heard<S>8085</S> that thou hast shearers<S>1494</S>: now thy shepherds<S>7462</S> who were with us, we hurt<S>3637</S> them not, neither was there any thing<S>3972</S> missing<S>6485</S> to them, all the while<S>3117</S> they were in Carmel<S>3760</S>. <n>hurt: Heb. shamed</n>


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Ask<S>7592</S> thy young men<S>5288</S>, and they will show<S>5046</S> thee. Therefore let the young men<S>5288</S> find<S>4672</S> favour<S>2580</S> in thy eyes<S>5869</S>: for we come<S>935</S> in a good<S>2896</S> day<S>3117</S>: give<S>5414</S>, I pray thee, whatever cometh<S>4672</S> to thy hand<S>3027</S> to thy servants<S>5650</S>, and to thy son<S>1121</S> David<S>1732</S>.


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And when David’s<S>1732</S> young men<S>5288</S> came<S>935</S>, they spoke<S>1696</S> to Nabal<S>5037</S> in the name<S>8034</S> of David<S>1732</S>, according to all these words<S>1697</S>, and ceased<S>5117</S>. <n>ceased: Heb. rested</n>


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And Nabal<S>5037</S> answered<S>6030</S> David’s<S>1732</S> servants<S>5650</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Who <i>is </i>David<S>1732</S>? and who <i>is</i> the son<S>1121</S> of Jesse<S>3448</S>? there are many<S>7231</S> servants<S>5650</S> in these days<S>3117</S> that break away<S>6555</S> every man<S>376</S> from<S>6440</S> his master<S>113</S>.


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Shall I then take<S>3947</S> my bread<S>3899</S>, and my water<S>4325</S>, and my flesh<S>2878</S> that I have killed<S>2873</S> for my shearers<S>1494</S>, and give<S>5414</S> <i>it</i> to men<S>582</S>, whom I know<S>3045</S> not from where they <i>are</i>? <n>flesh: Heb. slaughter</n>


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So David’s<S>1732</S> young men<S>5288</S> turned<S>2015</S> their way<S>1870</S>, and went again<S>7725</S>, and came<S>935</S> and told<S>5046</S> him all these sayings<S>1697</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to his men<S>582</S>, Gird ye on<S>2296</S> every man<S>376</S> his sword<S>2719</S>. And they girded on<S>2296</S> every man<S>376</S> his sword<S>2719</S>; and David<S>1732</S> also girded on<S>2296</S> his sword<S>2719</S>: and there went up<S>5927</S> after<S>310</S> David<S>1732</S> about four<S>702</S> hundred<S>3967</S> men<S>376</S>; and two hundred<S>3967</S> abode<S>3427</S> by the baggage<S>3627</S>.


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But one<S>259</S> of the young men<S>5288</S> told<S>5046</S> Abigail<S>26</S>, Nabal’s<S>5037</S> wife<S>802</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Behold, David<S>1732</S> sent<S>7971</S> messengers<S>4397</S> from the wilderness<S>4057</S> to greet<S>1288</S> our master<S>113</S>; and he railed<S>5860</S> at them. <n>railed…: Heb. flew upon them</n>


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But the men<S>582</S> <i>were </i>very<S>3966</S> good<S>2896</S> to us, and we were not hurt<S>3637</S>, neither missed<S>6485</S> we any thing<S>3972</S>, as long as<S>3117</S> we were conversant<S>1980</S> with them, when we were in the fields<S>7704</S>: <n>hurt: Heb. shamed</n>


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They were a wall<S>2346</S> to us both by night<S>3915</S> and day<S>3119</S>, all the while<S>3117</S> we were with them keeping<S>7462</S> the sheep<S>6629</S>.


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Now therefore know<S>3045</S> and consider<S>7200</S> what thou wilt do<S>6213</S>; for evil<S>7451</S> is determined<S>3615</S> against our master<S>113</S>, and against all his household<S>1004</S>: for he <i>is such</i> a worthless<S>1100</S> man<S>1121</S>, that <i>a man</i> cannot speak<S>1696</S> to him.


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Then Abigail<S>26</S> made haste<S>4116</S>, and took<S>3947</S> two hundred<S>3967</S> loaves<S>3899</S>, and two<S>8147</S> bottles<S>5035</S> of wine<S>3196</S>, and five<S>2568</S> sheep<S>6629</S> ready dressed<S>6213</S>, and five<S>2568</S> measures<S>5429</S> of roasted<S>7039</S> <i>grain</i>, and an hundred<S>3967</S> clusters of raisins<S>6778</S>, and two hundred<S>3967</S> cakes<S>1690</S> of figs, and laid<S>7760</S> <i>them</i> on donkeys<S>2543</S>. <n>clusters: or, lumps</n>


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And she said<S>559</S> to her servants<S>5288</S>, Go on<S>5674</S> before<S>6440</S> me; behold, I come<S>935</S> after<S>310</S> you. But she told<S>5046</S> not her husband<S>376</S> Nabal<S>5037</S>.


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And it was <i>so, as</i> she rode<S>7392</S> on the donkey<S>2543</S>, that she came down<S>3381</S> by the covert<S>5643</S> of the hill<S>2022</S>, and, behold, David<S>1732</S> and his men<S>582</S> came down<S>3381</S> toward<S>7125</S> her; and she met<S>6298</S> them.


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Now David<S>1732</S> had said<S>559</S>, Surely in vain<S>8267</S> have I kept<S>8104</S> all that this<S>2088</S> <i>fellow</i> hath in the wilderness<S>4057</S>, so that nothing<S>3972</S> was missed<S>6485</S> of all that <i>pertained</i> to him: and he hath repaid<S>7725</S> me evil<S>7451</S> for good<S>2896</S>.


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So<S>3541</S> and more<S>3254</S> also do<S>6213</S> God<S>430</S> to the enemies<S>341</S> of David<S>1732</S>, if I leave<S>7604</S> of all that <i>pertain</i> to him by<S>5704</S> the morning<S>1242</S> light<S>216</S> any male person<S>8366</S> <S>7023</S>.


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And when Abigail<S>26</S> saw<S>7200</S> David<S>1732</S>, she hasted<S>4116</S>, and got off<S>3381</S> the donkey<S>2543</S>, and fell<S>5307</S> before<S>639</S> David<S>1732</S> on her face<S>6440</S>, and bowed<S>7812</S> herself to the ground<S>776</S>,


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And fell<S>5307</S> at his feet<S>7272</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Upon me, my lord<S>113</S>, <i>upon</i> me <i>let this </i>iniquity<S>5771</S> <i>be</i>: and let thy handmaid<S>519</S>, I pray thee, speak<S>1696</S> in thy hearing<S>241</S>, and hear<S>8085</S> the words<S>1697</S> of thy handmaid<S>589</S>. <n>audience: Heb. ears</n>


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Let<S>7760</S> not my lord<S>113</S>, I pray thee, regard<S>3820</S> this worthless<S>1100</S> man<S>376</S>, <i>even </i>Nabal<S>5037</S>: for as his name<S>8034</S> <i>is</i>, so <i>is</i> he; Nabal<S>5037</S> <i>is</i> his name<S>8034</S>, and folly<S>5039</S> <i>is</i> with him: but I thy handmaid<S>519</S> saw<S>7200</S> not the young men<S>5288</S> of my lord<S>113</S>, whom thou didst send<S>7971</S>. <n>regard: Heb. lay it to his heart Nabal: that is, Fool</n>


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Now therefore, my lord<S>113</S>, <i>as</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, and <i>as</i> thy soul<S>5315</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, seeing the LORD<S>3068</S> hath withheld<S>4513</S> thee from coming<S>935</S> to <i>shed </i>blood<S>1818</S>, and from avenging<S>3467</S> thyself with thy own hand<S>3027</S>, now let thy enemies<S>341</S>, and they that seek<S>1245</S> evil<S>7451</S> to my lord<S>113</S>, be as Nabal<S>5037</S>. <n>avenging…: Heb. saving thyself</n>


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And now this blessing<S>1293</S> which thy handmaid<S>8198</S> hath brought<S>935</S> to my lord<S>113</S>, let it even be given<S>5414</S> to the young men<S>5288</S> that follow<S>1980</S> <S>7272</S> my lord<S>113</S>. <n>blessing: or, present follow…: Heb. walk at the feet of, etc</n>


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I pray thee, forgive<S>5375</S> the trespass<S>6588</S> of thy handmaid<S>519</S>: for the LORD<S>3068</S> will certainly<S>6213</S> make<S>6213</S> my lord<S>113</S> a sure<S>539</S> house<S>1004</S>; because my lord<S>113</S> fighteth<S>3898</S> the battles<S>4421</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, and evil<S>7451</S> hath not been found<S>4672</S> in thee <i>all</i> thy days<S>3117</S>.


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Yet a man<S>120</S> hath risen<S>6965</S> to pursue<S>7291</S> thee, and to seek<S>1245</S> thy soul<S>5315</S>: but the soul<S>5315</S> of my lord<S>113</S> shall be bound<S>6887</S> in the bundle<S>6872</S> of life<S>2416</S> with the LORD<S>3068</S> thy God<S>430</S>; and the souls<S>5315</S> of thy enemies<S>341</S>, them shall he sling out<S>7049</S>, <i>as from</i> the middle<S>8432</S> <S>3709</S> of a sling<S>7050</S>. <n>as out…: Heb. in the midst of the bought of a sling</n>


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And it shall come to pass, when the LORD<S>3068</S> shall have done<S>6213</S> to my lord<S>113</S> according to all the good<S>2896</S> that he hath spoken<S>1696</S> concerning thee, and shall have appointed<S>6680</S> thee ruler<S>5057</S> over Israel<S>3478</S>;


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That this shall be no grief<S>6330</S> to thee, nor offence<S>4383</S> of heart<S>3820</S> to my lord<S>113</S>, either that thou hast shed<S>8210</S> blood<S>1818</S> without cause<S>2600</S>, or that my lord<S>113</S> hath avenged<S>3467</S> himself: but when the LORD<S>3068</S> shall have dealt well<S>3190</S> with my lord<S>113</S>, then remember<S>2142</S> thy handmaid<S>519</S>. <n>no grief: Heb. no staggering, or, stumbling</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Abigail<S>26</S>, Blessed<S>1288</S> <i>be</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> God<S>430</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, who sent<S>7971</S> thee this day<S>3117</S> to meet<S>7125</S> me:


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And blessed<S>1288</S> <i>be</i> thy advice<S>2940</S>, and blessed<S>1288</S> <i>be</i> thou, who hast kept<S>3607</S> me this day<S>3117</S> from coming<S>935</S> to <i>shed </i>blood<S>1818</S>, and from avenging<S>3467</S> myself with my own hand<S>3027</S>.


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For in very deed<S>199</S>, <i>as</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> God<S>430</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, who hath kept me back<S>4513</S> from hurting<S>7489</S> thee, except<S>3884</S> thou hadst hasted<S>4116</S> and come<S>935</S> to meet<S>7125</S> me, surely there had not been left<S>3498</S> to Nabal<S>5037</S> by the morning<S>1242</S> light<S>216</S> any male person<S>8366</S> <S>7023</S>.


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So David<S>1732</S> received<S>3947</S> from her hand<S>3027</S> <i>that</i> which she had brought<S>935</S> him, and said<S>559</S> to her, Return<S>5927</S> in peace<S>7965</S> to thy house<S>1004</S>; see<S>7200</S>, I have hearkened<S>8085</S> to thy voice<S>6963</S>, and have accepted<S>5375</S> thy person<S>6440</S>.


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And Abigail<S>26</S> came<S>935</S> to Nabal<S>5037</S>; and, behold, he held a feast<S>4960</S> in his house<S>1004</S>, like the feast<S>4960</S> of a king<S>4428</S>; and Nabal’s<S>5037</S> heart<S>3820</S> <i>was </i>merry<S>2896</S> within him, for he <i>was </i>very<S>3966</S> drunk<S>7910</S>: therefore she told<S>5046</S> him nothing<S>1697</S>, less<S>6996</S> or more<S>1419</S>, until the morning<S>1242</S> light<S>216</S>.


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But it came to pass in the morning<S>1242</S>, when the wine<S>3196</S> had left<S>3318</S> Nabal<S>5037</S>, and his wife<S>802</S> had told<S>5046</S> him these things<S>1697</S>, that his heart<S>3820</S> died<S>4191</S> within<S>7130</S> him, and he became <i>as</i> a stone<S>68</S>.


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And it came to pass about ten<S>6235</S> days<S>3117</S> <i>after</i>, that the LORD<S>3068</S> smote<S>5062</S> Nabal<S>5037</S>, that he died<S>4191</S>.


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And when David<S>1732</S> heard<S>8085</S> that Nabal<S>5037</S> was dead<S>4191</S>, he said<S>559</S>, Blessed<S>1288</S> <i>be</i> the LORD<S>3068</S>, that hath pleaded<S>7378</S> the cause<S>7379</S> of my reproach<S>2781</S> from the hand<S>3027</S> of Nabal<S>5037</S>, and hath kept<S>2820</S> his servant<S>5650</S> from evil<S>7451</S>: for the LORD<S>3068</S> hath returned<S>7725</S> the wickedness<S>7451</S> of Nabal<S>5037</S> upon his own head<S>7218</S>. And David<S>1732</S> sent<S>7971</S> and talked<S>1696</S> with Abigail<S>26</S>, to take<S>3947</S> her to himself for a wife<S>802</S>.


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And when the servants<S>5650</S> of David<S>1732</S> had come<S>935</S> to Abigail<S>26</S> to Carmel<S>3760</S>, they spoke<S>1696</S> to her, saying<S>559</S>, David<S>1732</S> hath sent<S>7971</S> us to thee, to take<S>3947</S> thee to him for a wife<S>802</S>.


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And she arose<S>6965</S>, and bowed<S>7812</S> herself on <i>her </i>face<S>639</S> to the earth<S>776</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Behold, <i>let</i> thy handmaid<S>519</S> <i>be</i> a servant<S>8198</S> to wash<S>7364</S> the feet<S>7272</S> of the servants<S>5650</S> of my lord<S>113</S>.


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And Abigail<S>26</S> hasted<S>4116</S>, and arose<S>6965</S>, and rode<S>7392</S> upon a donkey<S>2543</S>, with five<S>2568</S> damsels<S>5291</S> of hers that went<S>1980</S> after<S>7272</S> her; and she went<S>3212</S> after<S>310</S> the messengers<S>4397</S> of David<S>1732</S>, and became his wife<S>802</S>. <n>after her: Heb. at her feet</n>


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David<S>1732</S> also took<S>3947</S> Ahinoam<S>293</S> of Jezreel<S>3157</S>; and they were also both<S>8147</S> of them his wives<S>802</S>.


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But Saul<S>7586</S> had given<S>5414</S> Michal<S>4324</S> his daughter<S>1323</S>, David’s<S>1732</S> wife<S>802</S>, to Phalti<S>6406</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Laish<S>3919</S>, who <i>was</i> of Gallim<S>1554</S>. <n>Phalti: also called, Phaltiel</n>


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And the Ziphites<S>2130</S> came<S>935</S> to Saul<S>7586</S> to Gibeah<S>1390</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Doth not David<S>1732</S> hide<S>5641</S> himself in the hill<S>1389</S> of Hachilah<S>2444</S>, <i>which is </i>before<S>6440</S> Jeshimon<S>3452</S>?


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Then Saul<S>7586</S> arose<S>6965</S>, and went down<S>3381</S> to the wilderness<S>4057</S> of Ziph<S>2128</S>, having three<S>7969</S> thousand<S>505</S> chosen<S>977</S> men<S>376</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> with him, to seek<S>1245</S> David<S>1732</S> in the wilderness<S>4057</S> of Ziph<S>2128</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> encamped<S>2583</S> in the hill<S>1389</S> of Hachilah<S>2444</S>, which <i>is </i>before<S>6440</S> Jeshimon<S>3452</S>, by the way<S>1870</S>. But David<S>1732</S> abode<S>3427</S> in the wilderness<S>4057</S>, and he saw<S>7200</S> that Saul<S>7586</S> came<S>935</S> after<S>310</S> him into the wilderness<S>4057</S>.


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David<S>1732</S> therefore sent out<S>7971</S> spies<S>7270</S>, and understood<S>3045</S> that Saul<S>7586</S> had come<S>935</S> in very deed<S>3559</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> arose<S>6965</S>, and came<S>935</S> to the place<S>4725</S> where Saul<S>7586</S> had encamped<S>2583</S>: and David<S>1732</S> beheld<S>7200</S> the place<S>4725</S> where Saul<S>7586</S> lay<S>7901</S>, and Abner<S>74</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Ner<S>5369</S>, the captain<S>8269</S> of his host<S>6635</S>: and Saul<S>7586</S> lay<S>7901</S> in the trench<S>4570</S>, and the people<S>5971</S> encamped<S>2583</S> around<S>5439</S> him. <n>trench: or, midst of his carriages</n>


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Then answered<S>6030</S> David<S>1732</S> and said<S>559</S> to Ahimelech<S>288</S> the Hittite<S>2850</S>, and to Abishai<S>52</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Zeruiah<S>6870</S>, brother<S>251</S> to Joab<S>3097</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Who will go down<S>3381</S> with me to Saul<S>7586</S> to the camp<S>4264</S>? And Abishai<S>52</S> said<S>559</S>, I will go down<S>3381</S> with thee.


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So David<S>1732</S> and Abishai<S>52</S> came<S>935</S> to the people<S>5971</S> by night<S>3915</S>: and, behold, Saul<S>7586</S> lay<S>7901</S> sleeping<S>3463</S> within the trench<S>4570</S>, and his spear<S>2595</S> stuck<S>4600</S> in the ground<S>776</S> at his head<S>4763</S>: but Abner<S>74</S> and the people<S>5971</S> lay<S>7901</S> about<S>5439</S> him.


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Then said<S>559</S> Abishai<S>52</S> to David<S>1732</S>, God<S>430</S> hath delivered<S>5462</S> thy enemy<S>341</S> into thy hand<S>3027</S> this day<S>3117</S>: now therefore let me smite<S>5221</S> him, I pray thee, with the spear<S>2595</S> even to the earth<S>776</S> at once<S>6471</S> <S>259</S>, and I will not <i>smite</i> him the second time<S>8138</S>. <n>delivered: Heb. shut up</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Abishai<S>52</S>, Destroy<S>7843</S> him not: for who can stretch forth<S>7971</S> his hand<S>3027</S> against the LORD’S<S>3068</S> anointed<S>4899</S>, and be guiltless<S>5352</S>?


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David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> furthermore, <i>As</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, the LORD<S>3068</S> shall smite<S>5062</S> him; or his day<S>3117</S> shall come<S>935</S> to die<S>4191</S>; or he shall descend<S>3381</S> into battle<S>4421</S>, and perish<S>5595</S>.


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The LORD<S>3068</S> forbid<S>2486</S> that I should stretch forth<S>7971</S> my hand<S>3027</S> against the LORD’S<S>3068</S> anointed<S>4899</S>: but, I pray thee, take<S>3947</S> thou now the spear<S>2595</S> that <i>is</i> at his head<S>4763</S>, and the cruse<S>6835</S> of water<S>4325</S>, and let us go<S>3212</S>.


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So David<S>1732</S> took<S>3947</S> the spear<S>2595</S> and the cruse<S>6835</S> of water<S>4325</S> from <i>beside </i>Saul’s<S>7586</S> head<S>7226</S>; and they departed<S>3212</S>, and no man saw<S>7200</S> <i>it</i>, nor knew<S>3045</S> <i>it</i>, neither awoke<S>6974</S>: for they <i>were</i> all asleep<S>3463</S>; because a deep sleep<S>8639</S> from the LORD<S>3068</S> had fallen<S>5307</S> upon them.


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Then David<S>1732</S> went over<S>5674</S> to the other side<S>5676</S>, and stood<S>5975</S> on the top<S>7218</S> of an hill<S>2022</S> afar off<S>7350</S>; a great<S>7227</S> space<S>4725</S> <i>being</i> between them:


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And David<S>1732</S> cried<S>7121</S> to the people<S>5971</S>, and to Abner<S>74</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Ner<S>5369</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Answerest<S>6030</S> thou not, Abner<S>74</S>? Then Abner<S>74</S> answered<S>6030</S> and said<S>559</S>, Who <i>art</i> thou <i>that </i>criest<S>7121</S> to the king<S>4428</S>?


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Abner<S>74</S>, <i>Art</i> not thou a <i>valiant </i>man<S>376</S>? and who <i>is</i> like thee in Israel<S>3478</S>? why then hast thou not kept<S>8104</S> thy lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S>? for there came<S>935</S> in one<S>259</S> of the people<S>5971</S> to destroy<S>7843</S> the king<S>4428</S> thy lord<S>113</S>.


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This thing<S>1697</S> <i>is</i> not good<S>2896</S> that thou hast done<S>6213</S>. <i>As</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, ye <i>are </i>worthy<S>1121</S> to die<S>4194</S>, because ye have not kept<S>8104</S> your master<S>113</S>, the LORD’S<S>3068</S> anointed<S>4899</S>. And now see<S>7200</S> where the king’s<S>4428</S> spear<S>2595</S> <i>is</i>, and the cruse<S>6835</S> of water<S>4325</S> that <i>was</i> at his head<S>4763</S>. <n>worthy to die: Heb. the sons of death</n>


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And Saul<S>7586</S> knew<S>5234</S> David’s<S>1732</S> voice<S>6963</S>, and said<S>559</S>, <i>Is</i> this thy voice<S>6963</S>, my son<S>1121</S> David<S>1732</S>? And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S>, <i>It is</i> my voice<S>6963</S>, my lord<S>113</S>, O king<S>4428</S>.


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And he said<S>559</S>, Why doth my lord<S>113</S> thus pursue<S>7291</S> <S>310</S> his servant<S>5650</S>? for what have I done<S>6213</S>? or what evil<S>7451</S> <i>is</i> in my hand<S>3027</S>?


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Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> hear<S>8085</S> the words<S>1697</S> of his servant<S>5650</S>. If the LORD<S>3068</S> hath stirred thee up<S>5496</S> against me, let him accept<S>7306</S> an offering<S>4503</S>: but if <i>they are</i> the children<S>1121</S> of men<S>120</S>, cursed<S>779</S> <i>be</i> they before<S>6440</S> the LORD<S>3068</S>; for they have driven<S>1644</S> me out this day<S>3117</S> from abiding<S>5596</S> in the inheritance<S>5159</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Go<S>3212</S>, serve<S>5647</S> other<S>312</S> gods<S>430</S>. <n>accept: Heb. smell abiding: Heb. cleaving</n>


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Now therefore, let not my blood<S>1818</S> fall<S>5307</S> to the earth<S>776</S> before the face<S>6440</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>: for the king<S>4428</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> hath come out<S>3318</S> to seek<S>1245</S> a<S>259</S> flea<S>6550</S>, as when one doth hunt<S>7291</S> a partridge<S>7124</S> in the mountains<S>2022</S>.


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Then said<S>559</S> Saul<S>7586</S>, I have sinned<S>2398</S>: return<S>7725</S>, my son<S>1121</S> David<S>1732</S>: for I will no more do thee harm<S>7489</S>, because my soul<S>5315</S> was precious<S>3365</S> in thy eyes<S>5869</S> this day<S>3117</S>: behold, I have played the fool<S>5528</S>, and have erred<S>7686</S> exceedingly<S>7235</S> <S>3966</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> answered<S>6030</S> and said<S>559</S>, Behold the king’s<S>4428</S> spear<S>2595</S>! and let one<S>259</S> of the young men<S>5288</S> come over<S>5674</S> and take<S>3947</S> it.


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The LORD<S>3068</S> render<S>7725</S> to every man<S>376</S> his righteousness<S>6666</S> and his faithfulness<S>530</S>: for the LORD<S>3068</S> delivered<S>5414</S> thee into <i>my </i>hand<S>3027</S> to day<S>3117</S>, but I would<S>14</S> not stretch forth<S>7971</S> my hand<S>3027</S> against the LORD’S<S>3068</S> anointed<S>4899</S>.


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And, behold, as thy life<S>5315</S> was precious<S>1431</S> this day<S>3117</S> in my eyes<S>5869</S>, so let my life<S>5315</S> be precious<S>1431</S> in the eyes<S>5869</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, and let him deliver<S>5337</S> me out of all tribulation<S>6869</S>.


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Then Saul<S>7586</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, Blessed<S>1288</S> <i>be</i> thou, my son<S>1121</S> David<S>1732</S>: thou shalt both do<S>6213</S> great<S>6213</S> <i>things</i>, and also shalt still<S>3201</S> prevail<S>3201</S>. So David<S>1732</S> went<S>3212</S> on his way<S>1870</S>, and Saul<S>7586</S> returned<S>7725</S> to his place<S>4725</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> in his heart<S>3820</S>, I shall now perish<S>5595</S> one<S>259</S> day<S>3117</S> by the hand<S>3027</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>: <i>there is</i> nothing better<S>2896</S> for me than that<S>3588</S> I should speedily<S>4422</S> escape<S>4422</S> into the land<S>776</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>; and Saul<S>7586</S> shall despair<S>2976</S> of me, to seek<S>1245</S> me any more in any part<S>1366</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>: so shall I escape<S>4422</S> from his hand<S>3027</S>. <n>perish: Heb. be consumed</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> arose<S>6965</S>, and he passed over<S>5674</S> with the six<S>8337</S> hundred<S>3967</S> men<S>376</S> that <i>were</i> with him to Achish<S>397</S>, the son<S>1121</S> of Maoch<S>4582</S>, king<S>4428</S> of Gath<S>1661</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> dwelt<S>3427</S> with Achish<S>397</S> at Gath<S>1661</S>, he and his men<S>582</S>, every man<S>376</S> with his household<S>1004</S>, <i>even </i>David<S>1732</S> with his two<S>8147</S> wives<S>802</S>, Ahinoam<S>293</S> the Jezreelitess<S>3159</S>, and Abigail<S>26</S> the Carmelitess<S>3762</S>, Nabal’s<S>5037</S> wife<S>802</S>.


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And it was told<S>5046</S> to Saul<S>7586</S> that David<S>1732</S> had fled<S>1272</S> to Gath<S>1661</S>: and he sought<S>1245</S> no more again<S>3254</S> for him.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Achish<S>397</S>, If I have now found<S>4672</S> grace<S>2580</S> in thy eyes<S>5869</S>, let them give<S>5414</S> me a place<S>4725</S> in some<S>259</S> town<S>5892</S> in the country<S>7704</S>, that I may dwell<S>3427</S> there: for why should thy servant<S>5650</S> dwell<S>3427</S> in the royal<S>4467</S> city<S>5892</S> with thee?


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Then Achish<S>397</S> gave<S>5414</S> him Ziklag<S>6860</S> that day<S>3117</S>: therefore Ziklag<S>6860</S> pertaineth to the kings<S>4428</S> of Judah<S>3063</S> to this day<S>3117</S>.


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And the time<S>4557</S> <S>3117</S> that David<S>1732</S> dwelt<S>3427</S> in the country<S>7704</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S> was a full year<S>3117</S> and four<S>702</S> months<S>2320</S>. <n>the time: Heb. the number of days a full year: Heb. a year of days</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> and his men<S>582</S> went up<S>5927</S>, and invaded<S>6584</S> the Geshurites<S>1651</S>, and the Gezrites<S>1511</S>, and the Amalekites<S>6003</S>: for those<S>2007</S> <i>nations were</i> of old<S>5769</S> the inhabitants<S>3427</S> of the land<S>776</S>, as thou goest<S>935</S> to Shur<S>7793</S>, even to the land<S>776</S> of Egypt<S>4714</S>. <n>Gezrites: or, Gerzites</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> smote<S>5221</S> the land<S>776</S>, and left neither man<S>376</S> nor woman<S>802</S> alive<S>2421</S>, and took away<S>3947</S> the sheep<S>6629</S>, and the oxen<S>1241</S>, and the donkeys<S>2543</S>, and the camels<S>1581</S>, and the apparel<S>899</S>, and returned<S>7725</S>, and came<S>935</S> to Achish<S>397</S>.


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And Achish<S>397</S> said<S>559</S>, Where<S>408</S> have ye plundered<S>6584</S> to day<S>3117</S>? And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S>, Against the south<S>5045</S> of Judah<S>3063</S>, and against the south<S>5045</S> of the Jerahmeelites<S>3397</S>, and against the south<S>5045</S> of the Kenites<S>7017</S>. <n>Whither…: or, Did you not make a road, etc</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> saved<S>2421</S> neither man<S>376</S> nor woman<S>802</S> alive<S>2421</S>, to bring<S>935</S> <i>tidings</i> to Gath<S>1661</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Lest they should inform<S>5046</S> against us, saying<S>559</S>, So did<S>6213</S> David<S>1732</S>, and so <i>will be</i> his manner<S>4941</S> all the while<S>3117</S> he dwelleth<S>3427</S> in the country<S>7704</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>.


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And Achish<S>397</S> believed<S>539</S> David<S>1732</S>, saying<S>559</S>, He hath made his people<S>5971</S> Israel<S>3478</S> utterly<S>887</S> to abhor<S>887</S> him; therefore he shall be my servant<S>5650</S> for ever<S>5769</S>. <n>utterly…: Heb. to stink</n>


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And it came to pass in those days<S>3117</S>, that the Philistines<S>6430</S> gathered<S>6908</S> their armies<S>4264</S> together<S>6908</S> for warfare<S>6635</S>, to fight<S>3898</S> with Israel<S>3478</S>. And Achish<S>397</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, Know<S>3045</S> thou assuredly<S>3045</S>, that thou shalt go out<S>3318</S> with me to battle<S>4264</S>, thou and thy men<S>582</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Achish<S>397</S>, Surely<S>3651</S> thou shalt know<S>3045</S> what thy servant<S>5650</S> can do<S>6213</S>. And Achish<S>397</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, Therefore will I make<S>7760</S> thee keeper<S>8104</S> of my head<S>7218</S> for ever<S>3117</S>.


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Now Samuel<S>8050</S> was dead<S>4191</S>, and all Israel<S>3478</S> had lamented<S>5594</S> him, and buried<S>6912</S> him in Ramah<S>7414</S>, even in his own city<S>5892</S>. And Saul<S>7586</S> had put away<S>5493</S> those that were mediums<S>178</S>, and the wizards<S>3049</S>, out of the land<S>776</S>.


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And the Philistines<S>6430</S> gathered themselves together<S>6908</S>, and came<S>935</S> and encamped<S>2583</S> in Shunem<S>7766</S>: and Saul<S>7586</S> gathered<S>6908</S> all Israel<S>3478</S> together<S>6908</S>, and they encamped<S>2583</S> in Gilboa<S>1533</S>.


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And when Saul<S>7586</S> saw<S>7200</S> the host<S>4264</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>, he was afraid<S>3372</S>, and his heart<S>3820</S> greatly<S>3966</S> trembled<S>2729</S>.


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And when Saul<S>7586</S> enquired<S>7592</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, the LORD<S>3068</S> answered<S>6030</S> him not, neither by dreams<S>2472</S>, nor by Urim<S>224</S>, nor by prophets<S>5030</S>.


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Then said<S>559</S> Saul<S>7586</S> to his servants<S>5650</S>, Seek<S>1245</S> me a woman<S>802</S> that is<S>1172</S> a medium<S>178</S>, that I may go<S>3212</S> to her, and enquire<S>1875</S> of her. And his servants<S>5650</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Behold, <i>there is</i> a woman<S>802</S> that hath<S>1172</S> a medium<S>178</S> at Endor<S>5874</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> disguised<S>2664</S> himself, and put on<S>3847</S> other<S>312</S> raiment<S>899</S>, and he went<S>3212</S>, and two<S>8147</S> men<S>582</S> with him, and they came<S>935</S> to the woman<S>802</S> by night<S>3915</S>: and he said<S>559</S>, I pray thee, divine<S>7080</S> to me as a medium<S>178</S>, and bring up for me<S>5927</S>, whom I shall name<S>559</S> to thee.


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And the woman<S>802</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Behold, thou knowest<S>3045</S> what Saul<S>7586</S> hath done<S>6213</S>, how he hath cut off<S>3772</S> those that are mediums<S>178</S>, and the wizards<S>3049</S>, out of the land<S>776</S>: Why then layest thou a snare<S>5367</S> for my life<S>5315</S>, to cause me to die<S>4191</S>?


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And Saul<S>7586</S> swore<S>7650</S> to her by the LORD<S>3068</S>, saying<S>559</S>, <i>As</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, there shall<S>518</S> no punishment<S>5771</S> happen<S>7136</S> to thee for this thing<S>1697</S>.


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Then said<S>559</S> the woman<S>802</S>, Whom shall I bring up<S>5927</S> to thee? And he said<S>559</S>, Bring me up<S>5927</S> Samuel<S>8050</S>.


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And when the woman<S>802</S> saw<S>7200</S> Samuel<S>8050</S>, she cried<S>2199</S> with a loud<S>1419</S> voice<S>6963</S>: and the woman<S>802</S> spoke<S>559</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Why hast thou deceived<S>7411</S> me? for thou <i>art </i>Saul<S>7586</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to her, Be not afraid<S>3372</S>: for what sawest<S>7200</S> thou? And the woman<S>802</S> said<S>559</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>, I saw<S>7200</S> gods<S>430</S> ascending<S>5927</S> out of the earth<S>776</S>.


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And he said<S>559</S> to her, What is his form<S>8389</S>? And she said<S>559</S>, An old<S>2205</S> man<S>376</S> cometh up<S>5927</S>; and he <i>is </i>covered<S>5844</S> with a mantle<S>4598</S>. And Saul<S>7586</S> perceived<S>3045</S> that it <i>was </i>Samuel<S>8050</S>, and he stooped<S>6915</S> with <i>his </i>face<S>639</S> to the ground<S>776</S>, and bowed<S>7812</S> himself. <n>What…: Heb. What is his form?</n>


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And Samuel<S>8050</S> said<S>559</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>, Why hast thou disquieted<S>7264</S> me, to bring me up<S>5927</S>? And Saul<S>7586</S> answered<S>559</S>, I am grievously<S>3966</S> distressed<S>6887</S>; for the Philistines<S>6430</S> make war<S>3898</S> against me, and God<S>430</S> hath departed<S>5493</S> from me, and answereth<S>6030</S> me no more, neither by<S>3027</S> prophets<S>5030</S>, nor by dreams<S>2472</S>: therefore I have called<S>7121</S> thee, that thou mayest make known<S>3045</S> to me what I shall do<S>6213</S>. <n>by prophets: Heb. by the hand of prophets</n>


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Then said<S>559</S> Samuel<S>8050</S>, Why then dost thou ask<S>7592</S> of me, seeing the LORD<S>3068</S> hath departed<S>5493</S> from thee, and hath become thy enemy<S>6145</S>?


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And the LORD<S>3068</S> hath done<S>6213</S> to him, as he spoke<S>1696</S> by me<S>3027</S>: for the LORD<S>3068</S> hath torn<S>7167</S> the kingdom<S>4467</S> out of thy hand<S>3027</S>, and given<S>5414</S> it to thy neighbour<S>7453</S>, <i>even</i> to David<S>1732</S>: <n>to him: or, for himself me: Heb. mine hand</n>


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Because<S>834</S> thou didst not obey<S>8085</S> the voice<S>6963</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, nor execute<S>6213</S> his fierce<S>2740</S> wrath<S>639</S> upon Amalek<S>6002</S>, therefore hath the LORD<S>3068</S> done<S>6213</S> this thing<S>1697</S> to thee this day<S>3117</S>.


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Moreover the LORD<S>3068</S> will also deliver<S>5414</S> Israel<S>3478</S> with thee into the hand<S>3027</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>: and to morrow<S>4279</S> <i>shalt</i> thou and thy sons<S>1121</S> <i>be</i> with me: the LORD<S>3068</S> also shall deliver<S>5414</S> the host<S>4264</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> into the hand<S>3027</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>.


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Then Saul<S>7586</S> fell<S>5307</S> immediately<S>4116</S> all<S>4393</S> along<S>6967</S> on the earth<S>776</S>, and was exceedingly<S>3966</S> afraid<S>3372</S>, because of the words<S>1697</S> of Samuel<S>8050</S>: and there was no strength<S>3581</S> in him; for he had eaten<S>398</S> no bread<S>3899</S> all the day<S>3117</S>, nor all the night<S>3915</S>. <n>fell…: Heb. made haste, and fell with the fulness of his stature</n>


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And the woman<S>802</S> came<S>935</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>, and saw<S>7200</S> that he was greatly<S>3966</S> troubled<S>926</S>, and said<S>559</S> to him, Behold, thy handmaid<S>8198</S> hath obeyed<S>8085</S> thy voice<S>6963</S>, and I have put<S>7760</S> my life<S>5315</S> in my hand<S>3709</S>, and have hearkened<S>8085</S> to thy words<S>1697</S> which thou spoke<S>1696</S> to me.


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Now therefore, I pray thee, hearken<S>8085</S> thou also to the voice<S>6963</S> of thy handmaid<S>8198</S>, and let me set<S>7760</S> a morsel<S>6595</S> of bread<S>3899</S> before<S>6440</S> thee; and eat<S>398</S>, that thou mayest have strength<S>3581</S>, when thou goest<S>3212</S> on thy way<S>1870</S>.


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But he refused<S>3985</S>, and said<S>559</S>, I will not eat<S>398</S>. But his servants<S>5650</S>, together with the woman<S>802</S>, compelled<S>6555</S> him; and he hearkened<S>8085</S> to their voice<S>6963</S>. So he arose<S>6965</S> from the earth<S>776</S>, and sat<S>3427</S> upon the bed<S>4296</S>.


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And the woman<S>802</S> had a fat<S>4770</S> calf<S>5695</S> in the house<S>1004</S>; and she hasted<S>4116</S>, and killed<S>2076</S> it, and took<S>3947</S> flour<S>7058</S>, and kneaded<S>3888</S> <i>it</i>, and baked<S>644</S> unleavened bread<S>4682</S> from it:


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And she brought<S>5066</S> <i>it </i>before<S>6440</S> Saul<S>7586</S>, and before<S>6440</S> his servants<S>5650</S>; and they ate<S>398</S>. Then they arose<S>6965</S>, and went away<S>3212</S> that night<S>3915</S>.


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Now the Philistines<S>6430</S> gathered together<S>6908</S> all their armies<S>4264</S> to Aphek<S>663</S>: and the Israelites<S>3478</S> encamped<S>2583</S> by a fountain<S>5869</S> which <i>is</i> in Jezreel<S>3157</S>.


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And the lords<S>5633</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S> passed on<S>5674</S> by hundreds<S>3967</S>, and by thousands<S>505</S>: but David<S>1732</S> and his men<S>582</S> passed on<S>5674</S> in the rear<S>314</S> with Achish<S>397</S>.


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Then said<S>559</S> the princes<S>8269</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>, What <i>do</i> these Hebrews<S>5680</S> <i>here</i>? And Achish<S>397</S> said<S>559</S> to the princes<S>8269</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>, <i>Is</i> not this David<S>1732</S>, the servant<S>5650</S> of Saul<S>7586</S> the king<S>4428</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, who hath been with me these days<S>3117</S>, or these years<S>8141</S>, and I have found<S>4672</S> no fault<S>3972</S> in him since<S>3117</S> he fell<S>5307</S> <i>to me</i> to this day<S>3117</S>?


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And the princes<S>8269</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S> were angry<S>7107</S> with him; and the princes<S>8269</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Make<S>7725</S> this fellow<S>376</S> return<S>7725</S>, that he may go again<S>7725</S> to his place<S>4725</S> which thou hast appointed<S>6485</S> him, and let him not go down<S>3381</S> with us to battle<S>4421</S>, lest in the battle<S>4421</S> he should be an adversary<S>7854</S> to us: for how should he reconcile<S>7521</S> himself to his master<S>113</S>? <i>should it</i> not <i>be</i> with the heads<S>7218</S> of these men<S>582</S>?


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<i>Is</i> not this David<S>1732</S>, of whom they sang<S>6030</S> one to another in dances<S>4246</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Saul<S>7586</S> slew<S>5221</S> his thousands<S>505</S>, and David<S>1732</S> his ten thousands<S>7233</S>?


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Then Achish<S>397</S> called<S>7121</S> David<S>1732</S>, and said<S>559</S> to him, Surely, <i>as</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, thou hast been upright<S>3477</S>, and thy going out<S>3318</S> and thy coming in<S>935</S> with me in the host<S>4264</S> <i>is </i>good<S>2896</S> in my sight<S>5869</S>: for I have not found<S>4672</S> evil<S>7451</S> in thee from the day<S>3117</S> of thy coming<S>935</S> to me to this day<S>3117</S>: nevertheless the lords<S>5633</S> favour<S>2896</S> thee not<S>5869</S>. <n>the lords…: Heb. thou art not good in the eyes of the lords</n>


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Therefore now return<S>7725</S>, and go<S>3212</S> in peace<S>7965</S>, that thou displease<S>6213</S> <S>7451</S> <S>5869</S> not the lords<S>5633</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>. <n>displease…: Heb. do not evil in the eyes of the lords</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Achish<S>397</S>, But what have I done<S>6213</S>? and what hast thou found<S>4672</S> in thy servant<S>5650</S> so long as<S>3117</S> I have been with thee<S>6440</S> to this day<S>3117</S>, that I may not go<S>935</S> and fight<S>3898</S> against the enemies<S>341</S> of my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S>? <n>with…: Heb. before thee</n>


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And Achish<S>397</S> answered<S>6030</S> and said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, I know<S>3045</S> that thou <i>art </i>good<S>2896</S> in my sight<S>5869</S>, as an angel<S>4397</S> of God<S>430</S>: however the princes<S>8269</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S> have said<S>559</S>, He shall not go up<S>5927</S> with us to the battle<S>4421</S>.


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Therefore now rise early<S>7925</S> in the morning<S>1242</S> with thy master’s<S>113</S> servants<S>5650</S> that are come<S>935</S> with thee: and as soon as ye shall have risen early<S>7925</S> in the morning<S>1242</S>, and have light<S>215</S>, depart<S>3212</S>.


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So David<S>1732</S> and his men<S>582</S> rose early<S>7925</S> to depart<S>3212</S> in the morning<S>1242</S>, to return<S>7725</S> into the land<S>776</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>. And the Philistines<S>6430</S> went up<S>5927</S> to Jezreel<S>3157</S>.


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And it came to pass, when David<S>1732</S> and his men<S>582</S> were come<S>935</S> to Ziklag<S>6860</S> on the third<S>7992</S> day<S>3117</S>, that the Amalekites<S>6003</S> had invaded<S>6584</S> the south<S>5045</S>, and Ziklag<S>6860</S>, and smitten<S>5221</S> Ziklag<S>6860</S>, and burned<S>8313</S> it with fire<S>784</S>;


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And had taken the women<S>802</S> captives<S>7617</S>, that <i>were</i> in it: they slew<S>4191</S> not any<S>376</S>, either great<S>1419</S> or small<S>6996</S>, but carried <i>them </i>away<S>5090</S>, and went<S>3212</S> on their way<S>1870</S>.


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So David<S>1732</S> and his men<S>582</S> came<S>935</S> to the city<S>5892</S>, and, behold, <i>it was </i>burned<S>8313</S> with fire<S>784</S>; and their wives<S>802</S>, and their sons<S>1121</S>, and their daughters<S>1323</S>, were taken captives<S>7617</S>.


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Then David<S>1732</S> and the people<S>5971</S> that <i>were</i> with him lifted up<S>5375</S> their voice<S>6963</S> and wept<S>1058</S>, until they had no more power<S>3581</S> to weep<S>1058</S>.


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And David’s<S>1732</S> two<S>8147</S> wives<S>802</S> were taken captives<S>7617</S>, Ahinoam<S>293</S> the Jezreelitess<S>3159</S>, and Abigail<S>26</S> the wife<S>802</S> of Nabal<S>5037</S> the Carmelite<S>3761</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> was greatly<S>3966</S> distressed<S>3334</S>; for the people<S>5971</S> spoke<S>559</S> of stoning<S>5619</S> him, because the soul<S>5315</S> of all the people<S>5971</S> was grieved<S>4843</S>, every man<S>376</S> for his sons<S>1121</S> and for his daughters<S>1323</S>: but David<S>1732</S> encouraged<S>2388</S> himself in the LORD<S>3068</S> his God<S>430</S>. <n>grieved: Heb. bitter</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Abiathar<S>54</S> the priest<S>3548</S>, Ahimelech’s<S>288</S> son<S>1121</S>, I pray thee, bring me here<S>5066</S> the ephod<S>646</S>. And Abiathar<S>54</S> brought<S>5066</S> there the ephod<S>646</S> to David<S>1732</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> enquired<S>7592</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Shall I pursue<S>7291</S> <S>310</S> this troop<S>1416</S>? shall I overtake<S>5381</S> them? And he answered<S>559</S> him, Pursue<S>7291</S>: for thou shalt surely<S>5381</S> overtake<S>5381</S> <i>them</i>, and without fail<S>5337</S> recover<S>5337</S> <i>all</i>.


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So David<S>1732</S> went<S>3212</S>, he and the six<S>8337</S> hundred<S>3967</S> men<S>376</S> that <i>were</i> with him, and came<S>935</S> to the brook<S>5158</S> Besor<S>1308</S>, where those that were left behind<S>3498</S> remained<S>5975</S>.


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But David<S>1732</S> pursued<S>7291</S>, he and four<S>702</S> hundred<S>3967</S> men<S>376</S>: for two hundred<S>3967</S> abode behind<S>5975</S>, who were so faint<S>6296</S> that they could not go over<S>5674</S> the brook<S>5158</S> Besor<S>1308</S>.


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And they found<S>4672</S> an Egyptian<S>376</S> <S>4713</S> in the field<S>7704</S>, and brought<S>3947</S> him to David<S>1732</S>, and gave<S>5414</S> him bread<S>3899</S>, and he ate<S>398</S>; and they made him drink<S>8248</S> water<S>4325</S>;


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And they gave<S>5414</S> him a piece<S>6400</S> of a cake<S>1690</S> of figs, and two<S>8147</S> clusters of raisins<S>6778</S>: and when he had eaten<S>398</S>, his spirit<S>7307</S> came again<S>7725</S> to him: for he had eaten<S>398</S> no bread<S>3899</S>, nor drunk<S>8354</S> <i>any </i>water<S>4325</S>, three<S>7969</S> days<S>3117</S> and three<S>7969</S> nights<S>3915</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to him, To whom <i>belongest</i> thou? and from where <i>art</i> thou? And he said<S>559</S>, I <i>am</i> a young man<S>5288</S> of Egypt<S>4713</S>, servant<S>5650</S> to an Amalekite<S>376</S> <S>6003</S>; and my master<S>113</S> left<S>5800</S> me, because three<S>7969</S> days<S>3117</S> ago I fell sick<S>2470</S>.


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We made an invasion<S>6584</S> <i>upon</i> the south<S>5045</S> of the Cherethites<S>3774</S>, and upon <i>the land</i> which <i>belongeth</i> to Judah<S>3063</S>, and upon the south<S>5045</S> of Caleb<S>3612</S>; and we burned<S>8313</S> Ziklag<S>6860</S> with fire<S>784</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Canst thou bring me down<S>3381</S> to this company<S>1416</S>? And he said<S>559</S>, Swear<S>7650</S> to me by God<S>430</S>, that thou wilt neither kill<S>4191</S> me, nor<S>518</S> deliver<S>5462</S> me into the hands<S>3027</S> of my master<S>113</S>, and I will bring thee down<S>3381</S> to this company<S>1416</S>.


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And when he had brought him down<S>3381</S>, behold, <i>they were</i> spread abroad<S>5203</S> upon all<S>6440</S> the earth<S>776</S>, eating<S>398</S> and drinking<S>8354</S>, and dancing<S>2287</S>, because of all the great<S>1419</S> spoil<S>7998</S> that they had taken<S>3947</S> from the land<S>776</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>, and from the land<S>776</S> of Judah<S>3063</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> smote<S>5221</S> them from the twilight<S>5399</S> even to the evening<S>6153</S> of the next day<S>4283</S>: and there escaped<S>4422</S> not a man<S>376</S> of them, except four<S>702</S> hundred<S>3967</S> young<S>5288</S> men<S>376</S>, who rode<S>7392</S> upon camels<S>1581</S>, and fled<S>5127</S>. <n>the next…: Heb. their morrow</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> recovered<S>5337</S> all that the Amalekites<S>6002</S> had carried away<S>3947</S>: and David<S>1732</S> rescued<S>5337</S> his two<S>8147</S> wives<S>802</S>.


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And there was nothing lacking<S>5737</S> to them, neither<S>4480</S> small<S>6996</S> nor great<S>1419</S>, neither sons<S>1121</S> nor daughters<S>1323</S>, neither spoil<S>7998</S>, nor any <i>thing</i> that they had taken<S>3947</S> to them: David<S>1732</S> recovered<S>7725</S> all.


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And David<S>1732</S> took<S>3947</S> all the flocks<S>6629</S> and the herds<S>1241</S>, <i>which</i> they drove<S>5090</S> before<S>6440</S> those<S>1931</S> <i>other </i>cattle<S>4735</S>, and said<S>559</S>, This <i>is </i>David’s<S>1732</S> spoil<S>7998</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> came<S>935</S> to the two hundred<S>3967</S> men<S>582</S>, who were so faint<S>6296</S> that they could not follow<S>3212</S> <S>310</S> David<S>1732</S>, whom they had made also to abide<S>3427</S> at the brook<S>5158</S> Besor<S>1308</S>: and they went forth<S>3318</S> to meet<S>7125</S> David<S>1732</S>, and to meet<S>7125</S> the people<S>5971</S> that <i>were</i> with him: and when David<S>1732</S> came near<S>5066</S> to the people<S>5971</S>, he greeted<S>7592</S> <S>7965</S> them. <n>saluted…: or, asked them how they did</n>


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Then answered<S>6030</S> all the wicked<S>7451</S> and worthless<S>1100</S> men<S>376</S>, of those<S>582</S> that went<S>1980</S> with David<S>1732</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Because they went<S>1980</S> not with us, we will not give<S>5414</S> them <i>any</i> of the spoil<S>7998</S> that we have recovered<S>5337</S>, except to every man<S>376</S> his wife<S>802</S> and his children<S>1121</S>, that they may lead <i>them </i>away<S>5090</S>, and depart<S>3212</S>. <n>those: Heb. men</n>


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Then said<S>559</S> David<S>1732</S>, Ye shall not do so<S>6213</S>, my brethren<S>251</S>, with that which the LORD<S>3068</S> hath given<S>5414</S> us, who hath preserved<S>8104</S> us, and delivered<S>5414</S> the company<S>1416</S> that came<S>935</S> against us into our hand<S>3027</S>.


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For who will hearken<S>8085</S> to you in this matter<S>1697</S>? but as his part<S>2506</S> <i>is</i> that goeth down<S>3381</S> to the battle<S>4421</S>, so <i>shall</i> his part<S>2506</S> <i>be</i> that tarrieth<S>3427</S> by the baggage<S>3627</S>: they shall divide<S>2505</S> alike<S>3162</S>.


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And it was <i>so</i> from that day<S>3117</S> onward<S>4605</S>, that he made<S>7760</S> it a statute<S>2706</S> and an ordinance<S>4941</S> for Israel<S>3478</S> to this day<S>3117</S>. <n>forward: Heb. and forward</n>


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And when David<S>1732</S> came<S>935</S> to Ziklag<S>6860</S>, he sent<S>7971</S> of the spoil<S>7998</S> to the elders<S>2205</S> of Judah<S>3063</S>, <i>even</i> to his friends<S>7453</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Behold a present<S>1293</S> for you of the spoil<S>7998</S> of the enemies<S>341</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>; <n>present: Heb. blessing</n>


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To <i>them<S>834</S></i> who <i>were</i> in Bethel<S>1008</S>, and to <i>them</i> who <i>were</i> in south<S>5045</S> Ramoth<S>7418</S>, and to <i>them</i> who <i>were</i> in Jattir<S>3492</S>,


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And to <i>them</i> who <i>were</i> in Aroer<S>6177</S>, and to <i>them</i> who <i>were</i> in Siphmoth<S>8224</S>, and to <i>them</i> who <i>were</i> in Eshtemoa<S>851</S>,


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And to <i>them</i> who <i>were</i> in Rachal<S>7403</S>, and to <i>them</i> who <i>were</i> in the cities<S>5892</S> of the Jerahmeelites<S>3397</S>, and to <i>them</i> who <i>were</i> in the cities<S>5892</S> of the Kenites<S>7017</S>,


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And to <i>them</i> who <i>were</i> in Hormah<S>2767</S>, and to <i>them</i> who <i>were</i> in Chorashan<S>3565</S>, and to <i>them</i> who <i>were</i> in Athach<S>6269</S>,


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And to <i>them</i> who <i>were</i> in Hebron<S>2275</S>, and to all the places<S>4725</S> where David<S>1732</S> himself and his men<S>582</S> were accustomed to resort<S>1980</S>.


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Now the Philistines<S>6430</S> fought<S>3898</S> against Israel<S>3478</S>: and the men<S>582</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> fled<S>5127</S> from before<S>6440</S> the Philistines<S>6430</S>, and fell down<S>5307</S> slain<S>2491</S> in mount<S>2022</S> Gilboa<S>1533</S>. <n>slain: or, wounded</n>


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And the Philistines<S>6430</S> followed hard<S>1692</S> upon Saul<S>7586</S> and upon his sons<S>1121</S>; and the Philistines<S>6430</S> slew<S>5221</S> Jonathan<S>3083</S>, and Abinadab<S>41</S>, and Malchishua<S>4444</S>, Saul’s<S>7586</S> sons<S>1121</S>.


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And the battle<S>4421</S> went heavily<S>3513</S> against Saul<S>7586</S>, and the archers<S>3384</S> <S>582</S> <S>7198</S> hit<S>4672</S> him; and he was grievously<S>3966</S> wounded<S>2342</S> by the archers<S>3384</S> <S>582</S> <S>7198</S>. <n>and the archers: Heb. and the shooters, men with bows hit…: Heb. found him</n>


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Then said<S>559</S> Saul<S>7586</S> to his armourbearer<S>5375</S> <S>3627</S>, Draw<S>8025</S> thy sword<S>2719</S>, and thrust me through<S>1856</S> with it; lest these uncircumcised<S>6189</S> should come<S>935</S> and thrust me through<S>1856</S>, and abuse<S>5953</S> me. But his armourbearer<S>5375</S> <S>3627</S> would<S>14</S> not; for he was exceedingly<S>3966</S> afraid<S>3372</S>. Therefore Saul<S>7586</S> took<S>3947</S> a sword<S>2719</S>, and fell<S>5307</S> upon it. <n>abuse…: or, mock me</n>


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And when his armourbearer<S>5375</S> <S>3627</S> saw<S>7200</S> that Saul<S>7586</S> was dead<S>4191</S>, he fell<S>5307</S> likewise upon his sword<S>2719</S>, and died<S>4191</S> with him.


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So Saul<S>7586</S> died<S>4191</S>, and his three<S>7969</S> sons<S>1121</S>, and his armourbearer<S>5375</S> <S>3627</S>, and all his men<S>582</S>, that same day<S>3117</S> together<S>3162</S>.


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And when the men<S>582</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> that <i>were</i> on the other side<S>5676</S> of the valley<S>6010</S>, and <i>they</i> that <i>were</i> on the other side<S>5676</S> of Jordan<S>3383</S>, saw<S>7200</S> that the men<S>582</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> fled<S>5127</S>, and that Saul<S>7586</S> and his sons<S>1121</S> were dead<S>4191</S>, they forsook<S>5800</S> the cities<S>5892</S>, and fled<S>5127</S>; and the Philistines<S>6430</S> came<S>935</S> and dwelt<S>3427</S> in them.


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And it came to pass on the next day<S>4283</S>, when the Philistines<S>6430</S> came<S>935</S> to strip<S>6584</S> the slain<S>2491</S>, that they found<S>4672</S> Saul<S>7586</S> and his three<S>7969</S> sons<S>1121</S> fallen<S>5307</S> in mount<S>2022</S> Gilboa<S>1533</S>.


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And they cut off<S>3772</S> his head<S>7218</S>, and stripped off<S>6584</S> his armour<S>3627</S>, and sent<S>7971</S> <i>them </i>around<S>5439</S> the land<S>776</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>, to proclaim<S>1319</S> <i>it in</i> the house<S>1004</S> of their idols<S>6091</S>, and among the people<S>5971</S>.


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And they put<S>7760</S> his armour<S>3627</S> in the house<S>1004</S> of Ashtaroth<S>6252</S> <S>1045</S>: and they fastened<S>8628</S> his body<S>1472</S> to the wall<S>2346</S> of Bethshan<S>1052</S>.


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And when the inhabitants<S>3427</S> of Jabeshgilead<S>3003</S> <S>1568</S> heard<S>8085</S> of that which the Philistines<S>6430</S> had done<S>6213</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>; <n>of that: or, concerning him that</n>


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All the valiant<S>2428</S> men<S>376</S> <S>381</S> arose<S>6965</S>, and went<S>3212</S> all night<S>3915</S>, and took<S>3947</S> the body<S>1472</S> of Saul<S>7586</S> and the bodies<S>1472</S> of his sons<S>1121</S> from the wall<S>2346</S> of Bethshan<S>1052</S>, and came<S>935</S> to Jabesh<S>3003</S>, and burnt<S>8313</S> them there.


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And they took<S>3947</S> their bones<S>6106</S>, and buried<S>6912</S> <i>them</i> under a tree<S>815</S> at Jabesh<S>3003</S>, and fasted<S>6684</S> seven<S>7651</S> days<S>3117</S>.


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Now it came to pass after<S>310</S> the death<S>4194</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>, when David<S>1732</S> had returned<S>7725</S> from the slaughter<S>5221</S> of the Amalekites<S>6002</S>, and David<S>1732</S> had abode<S>3427</S> two<S>8147</S> days<S>3117</S> in Ziklag<S>6860</S>;


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It came even to pass on the third<S>7992</S> day<S>3117</S>, that, behold, a man<S>376</S> came<S>935</S> out of the camp<S>4264</S> from Saul<S>7586</S> with his clothes<S>899</S> torn<S>7167</S>, and earth<S>127</S> upon his head<S>7218</S>: and <i>so</i> it was, when he came<S>935</S> to David<S>1732</S>, that he fell<S>5307</S> to the earth<S>776</S>, and did obeisance<S>7812</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to him, From where comest<S>935</S> thou? And he said<S>559</S> to him, Out of the camp<S>4264</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> have I escaped<S>4422</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to him, How<S>4100</S> went the matter<S>1697</S>? I pray thee, tell<S>5046</S> me. And he answered<S>559</S>, That the people<S>5971</S> have fled<S>5127</S> from the battle<S>4421</S>, and many<S>7235</S> of the people<S>5971</S> also have fallen<S>5307</S> and are dead<S>4191</S>; and Saul<S>7586</S> and Jonathan<S>3083</S> his son<S>1121</S> are dead<S>4191</S> also. <n>How…: Heb. What was, etc</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to the young man<S>5288</S> that told<S>5046</S> him, How knowest<S>3045</S> thou that Saul<S>7586</S> and Jonathan<S>3083</S> his son<S>1121</S> are dead<S>4191</S>?


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And the young man<S>5288</S> that told<S>5046</S> him said<S>559</S>, As I happened<S>7136</S> by chance<S>7122</S> upon mount<S>2022</S> Gilboa<S>1533</S>, behold, Saul<S>7586</S> leaned<S>8172</S> upon his spear<S>2595</S>; and, lo, the chariots<S>7393</S> and horsemen<S>1167</S> <S>6571</S> followed hard<S>1692</S> after him.


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And when he looked<S>6437</S> behind<S>310</S> him, he saw<S>7200</S> me, and called<S>7121</S> to me. And I answered<S>559</S>, Here <i>am</i> I. <n>Here…: Heb. Behold me</n>


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And he said<S>559</S> to me, Who <i>art</i> thou? And I answered<S>559</S> him, I <i>am</i> an Amalekite<S>6003</S>.


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He said<S>559</S> to me again, Stand<S>5975</S>, I pray thee, upon me, and slay<S>4191</S> me: for anguish<S>7661</S> is come<S>270</S> upon me, because my life<S>5315</S> <i>is</i> yet whole in me. <n>anguish…: or, my coat of mail (or, my embroidered coat) hindereth me, that my, etc</n>


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So I stood<S>5975</S> upon him, and slew<S>4191</S> him, because I was sure<S>3045</S> that he could not live<S>2421</S> after<S>310</S> that he had fallen<S>5307</S>: and I took<S>3947</S> the crown<S>5145</S> that <i>was</i> upon his head<S>7218</S>, and the bracelet<S>685</S> that <i>was</i> on his arm<S>2220</S>, and have brought<S>935</S> them here to my lord<S>113</S>.


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Then David<S>1732</S> took hold<S>2388</S> on his clothes<S>899</S>, and tore<S>7167</S> them; and likewise all the men<S>582</S> that <i>were</i> with him:


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And they mourned<S>5594</S>, and wept<S>1058</S>, and fasted<S>6684</S> until evening<S>6153</S>, for Saul<S>7586</S>, and for Jonathan<S>3083</S> his son<S>1121</S>, and for the people<S>5971</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, and for the house<S>1004</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>; because they had fallen<S>5307</S> by the sword<S>2719</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to the young man<S>5288</S> that told<S>5046</S> him, From where <i>art</i> thou? And he answered<S>559</S>, I <i>am</i> the son<S>1121</S> of a stranger<S>376</S> <S>1616</S>, an Amalekite<S>6003</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to him, How wast thou not afraid<S>3372</S> to stretch forth<S>7971</S> thy hand<S>3027</S> to destroy<S>7843</S> the LORD’S<S>3068</S> anointed<S>4899</S>?


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And David<S>1732</S> called<S>7121</S> one<S>259</S> of the young men<S>5288</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Go near<S>5066</S>, <i>and </i>fall<S>6293</S> upon him. And he smote<S>5221</S> him that he died<S>4191</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Thy blood<S>1818</S> <i>be</i> upon thy head<S>7218</S>; for thy mouth<S>6310</S> hath testified<S>6030</S> against thee, saying<S>559</S>, I have slain<S>4191</S> the LORD’S<S>3068</S> anointed<S>4899</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> lamented<S>6969</S> with this lamentation<S>7015</S> over Saul<S>7586</S> and over Jonathan<S>3083</S> his son<S>1121</S>:


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(Also he told<S>559</S> them to teach<S>3925</S> the children<S>1121</S> of Judah<S>3063</S> <i>the use of</i> the bow<S>7198</S>: behold, <i>it is </i>written<S>3789</S> in the book<S>5612</S> of Jasher<S>3477</S>.) <n>of Jasher: or, of the upright</n>


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Thy glory<S>6643</S>, O Israel<S>3478</S> is slain<S>2491</S> upon thy high places<S>1116</S>: how are the mighty<S>1368</S> fallen<S>5307</S>!


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Tell<S>5046</S> <i>it</i> not in Gath<S>1661</S>, proclaim<S>1319</S> <i>it</i> not in the streets<S>2351</S> of Askelon<S>831</S>; lest the daughters<S>1323</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S> rejoice<S>8055</S>, lest the daughters<S>1323</S> of the uncircumcised<S>6189</S> triumph<S>5937</S>.


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Ye mountains<S>2022</S> of Gilboa<S>1533</S>, <i>let there be</i> no dew<S>2919</S>, neither rain<S>4306</S>, upon you, nor fields<S>7704</S> of offerings<S>8641</S>: for there the shield<S>4043</S> of the mighty<S>1368</S> is vilely cast away<S>1602</S>, the shield<S>4043</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>, <i>as though he had</i> not <i>been </i>anointed<S>4899</S> with oil<S>8081</S>.


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From the blood<S>1818</S> of the slain<S>2491</S>, from the fat<S>2459</S> of the mighty<S>1368</S>, the bow<S>7198</S> of Jonathan<S>3083</S> turned<S>7734</S> not back<S>268</S>, and the sword<S>2719</S> of Saul<S>7586</S> returned<S>7725</S> not empty<S>7387</S>.


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Saul<S>7586</S> and Jonathan<S>3083</S> <i>were </i>lovely<S>157</S> and pleasant<S>5273</S> in their lives<S>2416</S>, and in their death<S>4194</S> they were not divided<S>6504</S>: they were swifter<S>7043</S> than eagles<S>5404</S>, they were stronger<S>1396</S> than lions<S>738</S>. <n>pleasant: or, sweet</n>


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Ye daughters<S>1323</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, weep over<S>1058</S> Saul<S>7586</S>, who clothed<S>3847</S> you in scarlet<S>8144</S>, with <i>other </i>delights<S>5730</S>, who put<S>5927</S> ornaments<S>5716</S> of gold<S>2091</S> upon your apparel<S>3830</S>.


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How are the mighty<S>1368</S> fallen<S>5307</S> in the midst<S>8432</S> of the battle<S>4421</S>! O Jonathan<S>3083</S>, <i>thou wast </i>slain<S>2491</S> in thy high places<S>1116</S>.


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I am distressed<S>6887</S> for thee, my brother<S>251</S> Jonathan<S>3083</S>: very<S>3966</S> pleasant<S>5276</S> hast thou been to me: thy love<S>160</S> to me was wonderful<S>6381</S>, passing the love<S>160</S> of women<S>802</S>.


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How have the mighty<S>1368</S> fallen<S>5307</S>, and the weapons<S>3627</S> of war<S>4421</S> perished<S>6</S>!


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And it came to pass after this<S>310</S>, that David<S>1732</S> enquired<S>7592</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Shall I go up<S>5927</S> into any<S>259</S> of the cities<S>5892</S> of Judah<S>3063</S>? And the LORD<S>3068</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Go up<S>5927</S>. And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S>, Where shall I go up<S>5927</S>? And he said<S>559</S>, To Hebron<S>2275</S>.


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So David<S>1732</S> went up<S>5927</S> there, and his two<S>8147</S> wives<S>802</S> also, Ahinoam<S>293</S> the Jezreelitess<S>3159</S>, and Abigail<S>26</S> Nabal’s<S>5037</S> wife<S>802</S> the Carmelite<S>3761</S>.


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And his men<S>582</S> that <i>were</i> with him did David<S>1732</S> bring up<S>5927</S>, every man<S>376</S> with his household<S>1004</S>: and they dwelt<S>3427</S> in the cities<S>5892</S> of Hebron<S>2275</S>.


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And the men<S>582</S> of Judah<S>3063</S> came<S>935</S>, and there they anointed<S>4886</S> David<S>1732</S> king<S>4428</S> over the house<S>1004</S> of Judah<S>3063</S>. And they told<S>5046</S> David<S>1732</S>, saying<S>559</S>, <i>That</i> the men<S>582</S> of Jabeshgilead<S>3003</S> <S>1568</S> <i>were they</i> that buried<S>6912</S> Saul<S>7586</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> sent<S>7971</S> messengers<S>4397</S> to the men<S>582</S> of Jabeshgilead<S>3003</S> <S>1568</S>, and said<S>559</S> to them, Blessed<S>1288</S> <i>be</i> ye of the LORD<S>3068</S>, that ye have shown<S>6213</S> this kindness<S>2617</S> to your lord<S>113</S>, <i>even</i> to Saul<S>7586</S>, and have buried<S>6912</S> him.


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And now the LORD<S>3068</S> show<S>6213</S> kindness<S>2617</S> and truth<S>571</S> to you: and I also will repay<S>6213</S> you this kindness<S>2896</S>, because ye have done<S>6213</S> this thing<S>1697</S>.


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Therefore now let your hands<S>3027</S> be strengthened<S>2388</S>, and be ye valiant<S>1121</S> <S>2428</S>: for your master<S>113</S> Saul<S>7586</S> is dead<S>4191</S>, and also the house<S>1004</S> of Judah<S>3063</S> have anointed<S>4886</S> me king<S>4428</S> over them. <n>be ye…: Heb. be ye the sons of valour</n>


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But Abner<S>74</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Ner<S>5369</S>, captain<S>8269</S> of Saul’s<S>7586</S> host<S>6635</S>, took<S>3947</S> Ishbosheth<S>378</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>, and brought him over<S>5674</S> to Mahanaim<S>4266</S>; <n>Saul’s host: Heb. the host which was Saul’s Ishbosheth: or, Eshbaal</n>


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And he made him king<S>4427</S> over Gilead<S>1568</S>, and over the Ashurites<S>805</S>, and over Jezreel<S>3157</S>, and over Ephraim<S>669</S>, and over Benjamin<S>1144</S>, and over all Israel<S>3478</S>.


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Ishbosheth<S>378</S> Saul’s<S>7586</S> son<S>1121</S> <i>was </i> forty<S>705</S> years<S>8141</S> old<S>1121</S> when he began to reign<S>4427</S> over Israel<S>3478</S>, and he reigned<S>4427</S> two<S>8147</S> years<S>8141</S>. But the house<S>1004</S> of Judah<S>3063</S> followed<S>310</S> David<S>1732</S>.


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And the time<S>4557</S> <S>3117</S> that David<S>1732</S> was king<S>4428</S> in Hebron<S>2275</S> over the house<S>1004</S> of Judah<S>3063</S> was seven<S>7651</S> years<S>8141</S> and six<S>8337</S> months<S>2320</S>. <n>time: Heb. number of days</n>


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And Abner<S>74</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Ner<S>5369</S>, and the servants<S>5650</S> of Ishbosheth<S>378</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>, went out<S>3318</S> from Mahanaim<S>4266</S> to Gibeon<S>1391</S>.


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And Joab<S>3097</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Zeruiah<S>6870</S>, and the servants<S>5650</S> of David<S>1732</S>, went out<S>3318</S>, and met<S>6298</S> together<S>3162</S> by the pool<S>1295</S> of Gibeon<S>1391</S>: and they sat down<S>3427</S>, the one on the one side of the pool<S>1295</S>, and the other on the other side of the pool<S>1295</S>. <n>together: Heb. them together</n>


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And Abner<S>74</S> said<S>559</S> to Joab<S>3097</S>, Let the young men<S>5288</S> now arise<S>6965</S>, and fight<S>7832</S> before<S>6440</S> us. And Joab<S>3097</S> said<S>559</S>, Let them arise<S>6965</S>.


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Then there arose<S>6965</S> and went over<S>5674</S> by number<S>4557</S> twelve<S>8147</S> <S>6240</S> of Benjamin<S>1144</S>, who <i>pertained</i> to Ishbosheth<S>378</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>, and twelve<S>8147</S> <S>6240</S> of the servants<S>5650</S> of David<S>1732</S>.


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And they caught<S>2388</S> every one<S>376</S> his opponent<S>7453</S> by the head<S>7218</S>, and <i>thrust</i> his sword<S>2719</S> in his opponent’s<S>7453</S> side<S>6654</S>; so they fell down<S>5307</S> together<S>3162</S>: therefore that place<S>4725</S> was called<S>7121</S> Helkathhazzurim<S>2521</S>, which <i>is</i> in Gibeon<S>1391</S>. <n>Helkathhazzurim: that is, The field of strong men</n>


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And there was a very<S>3966</S> fierce<S>7186</S> battle<S>4421</S> that day<S>3117</S>; and Abner<S>74</S> was smitten<S>5062</S>, and the men<S>582</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, before<S>6440</S> the servants<S>5650</S> of David<S>1732</S>.


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And there were three<S>7969</S> sons<S>1121</S> of Zeruiah<S>6870</S> there, Joab<S>3097</S>, and Abishai<S>52</S>, and Asahel<S>6214</S>: and Asahel<S>6214</S> <i>was as </i>light<S>7031</S> of foot<S>7272</S> as a<S>259</S> wild<S>7704</S> roe<S>6643</S>. <n>of foot: Heb. of his feet as a wild…: Heb. as one of the roes that is in the field</n>


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And Asahel<S>6214</S> pursued<S>7291</S> after<S>310</S> Abner<S>74</S>; and in going<S>3212</S> he turned<S>5186</S> not to the right hand<S>3225</S> nor to the left<S>8040</S> from following<S>310</S> Abner<S>74</S>. <n>from…: Heb. from after Abner</n>


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Then Abner<S>74</S> looked<S>6437</S> behind<S>310</S> him, and said<S>559</S>, <i>Art</i> thou Asahel<S>6214</S>? And he answered<S>559</S>, I <i>am</i>.


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And Abner<S>74</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Turn thee aside<S>5186</S> to thy right hand<S>3225</S> or to thy left<S>8040</S>, and lay hold<S>270</S> on one<S>259</S> of the young men<S>5288</S>, and take<S>3947</S> to thee his armour<S>2488</S>. But Asahel<S>6214</S> would<S>14</S> not turn aside<S>5493</S> from following<S>310</S> him. <n>armour: or, spoil</n>


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And Abner<S>74</S> said<S>559</S> again<S>3254</S> to Asahel<S>6214</S>, Turn thee aside<S>5493</S> from following<S>310</S> me: why should I smite<S>5221</S> thee to the ground<S>776</S>? how then should I hold up<S>5375</S> my face<S>6440</S> to Joab<S>3097</S> thy brother<S>251</S>?


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But he refused<S>3985</S> to turn aside<S>5493</S>: therefore Abner<S>74</S> with the blunt end<S>310</S> of the spear<S>2595</S> smote<S>5221</S> him under<S>413</S> the fifth<S>2570</S> <i>rib</i>, that the spear<S>2595</S> came out<S>3318</S> behind<S>310</S> him; and he fell down<S>5307</S> there, and died<S>4191</S> in the same place<S>8478</S>: and it came to pass, <i>that</i> as many as came<S>935</S> to the place<S>4725</S> where Asahel<S>6214</S> fell down<S>5307</S> and died<S>4191</S> stood still<S>5975</S>.


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Joab<S>3097</S> also and Abishai<S>52</S> pursued<S>7291</S> <S>310</S> Abner<S>74</S>: and the sun<S>8121</S> went down<S>935</S> when they had come<S>935</S> to the hill<S>1389</S> of Ammah<S>522</S>, that <i>lieth </i>before<S>6440</S> Giah<S>1520</S> by the way<S>1870</S> of the wilderness<S>4057</S> of Gibeon<S>1391</S>.


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And the children<S>1121</S> of Benjamin<S>1144</S> gathered themselves together<S>6908</S> after<S>310</S> Abner<S>74</S>, and became one<S>259</S> troop<S>92</S>, and stood<S>5975</S> on the top<S>7218</S> of an hill<S>1389</S>.


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Then Abner<S>74</S> called<S>7121</S> to Joab<S>3097</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Shall the sword<S>2719</S> devour<S>398</S> for ever<S>5331</S>? knowest<S>3045</S> thou not that it will be bitterness<S>4751</S> in the latter end<S>314</S>? how long shall it be then, before thou wilt bid<S>559</S> the people<S>5971</S> return<S>7725</S> from following<S>310</S> their brethren<S>251</S>?


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And Joab<S>3097</S> said<S>559</S>, <i>As </i>God<S>430</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, unless<S>3884</S> thou hadst spoken<S>1696</S>, surely then in the morning<S>1242</S> the people<S>5971</S> had gone up<S>5927</S> every one<S>376</S> from following<S>310</S> his brother<S>251</S>. <n>in the…: Heb. from the morning gone…: or, gone away</n>


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So Joab<S>3097</S> blew<S>8628</S> a trumpet<S>7782</S>, and all the people<S>5971</S> stood still<S>5975</S>, and pursued<S>7291</S> <S>310</S> Israel<S>3478</S> no more, neither fought<S>3898</S> they any more<S>3254</S>.


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And Abner<S>74</S> and his men<S>582</S> walked<S>1980</S> all that night<S>3915</S> through the plain<S>6160</S>, and passed over<S>5674</S> Jordan<S>3383</S>, and went through<S>3212</S> all Bithron<S>1338</S>, and they came<S>935</S> to Mahanaim<S>4266</S>.


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And Joab<S>3097</S> returned<S>7725</S> from following<S>310</S> Abner<S>74</S>: and when he had gathered<S>6908</S> all the people<S>5971</S> together<S>6908</S>, there lacked<S>6485</S> of David’s<S>1732</S> servants<S>5650</S> nineteen<S>8672</S> <S>6240</S> men<S>376</S> and Asahel<S>6214</S>.


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But the servants<S>5650</S> of David<S>1732</S> had smitten<S>5221</S> of Benjamin<S>1144</S>, and of Abner’s<S>74</S> men<S>582</S>, <i>so that </i>three<S>7969</S> hundred<S>3967</S> and sixty<S>8346</S> men<S>376</S> died<S>4191</S>.


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And they took up<S>5375</S> Asahel<S>6214</S>, and buried<S>6912</S> him in the sepulchre<S>6913</S> of his father<S>1</S>, which <i>was in </i>Bethlehem<S>1035</S>. And Joab<S>3097</S> and his men<S>582</S> went<S>3212</S> all night<S>3915</S>, and they came to Hebron<S>2275</S> at break of day<S>215</S>.


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Now there was long<S>752</S> war<S>4421</S> between the house<S>1004</S> of Saul<S>7586</S> and the house<S>1004</S> of David<S>1732</S>: but David<S>1732</S> grew<S>1980</S> stronger<S>2390</S> and stronger<S>2390</S>, and the house<S>1004</S> of Saul<S>7586</S> became<S>1980</S> weaker<S>1800</S> and weaker<S>1800</S>.


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And to David<S>1732</S> were sons<S>1121</S> born<S>3205</S> in Hebron<S>2275</S>: and his firstborn<S>1060</S> was Amnon<S>550</S>, of Ahinoam<S>293</S> the Jezreelitess<S>3159</S>;


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And his second<S>4932</S>, Chileab<S>3609</S>, of Abigail<S>26</S> the wife<S>802</S> of Nabal<S>5037</S> the Carmelite<S>3761</S>; and the third<S>7992</S>, Absalom<S>53</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Maacah<S>4601</S> the daughter<S>1323</S> of Talmai<S>8526</S> king<S>4428</S> of Geshur<S>1650</S>; <n>Chileab: or, Daniel</n>


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And the fourth<S>7243</S>, Adonijah<S>138</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Haggith<S>2294</S>; and the fifth<S>2549</S>, Shephatiah<S>8203</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Abital<S>37</S>;


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And the sixth<S>8345</S>, Ithream<S>3507</S>, by Eglah<S>5698</S> David’s<S>1732</S> wife<S>802</S>. These were born<S>3205</S> to David<S>1732</S> in Hebron<S>2275</S>.


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And it came to pass, while there was war<S>4421</S> between the house<S>1004</S> of Saul<S>7586</S> and the house<S>1004</S> of David<S>1732</S>, that Abner<S>74</S> made himself strong<S>2388</S> for the house<S>1004</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>.


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And Saul<S>7586</S> had a concubine<S>6370</S>, whose name<S>8034</S> <i>was </i>Rizpah<S>7532</S>, the daughter<S>1323</S> of Aiah<S>345</S>: and <i>Ishbosheth </i>said<S>559</S> to Abner<S>74</S>, Why hast thou gone in<S>935</S> to my father’s<S>1</S> concubine<S>6370</S>?


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Then was Abner<S>74</S> very<S>3966</S> angry<S>2734</S> for the words<S>1697</S> of Ishbosheth<S>378</S>, and said<S>559</S>, <i>Am</i> I a dog’s<S>3611</S> head<S>7218</S>, who against Judah<S>3063</S> do show<S>6213</S> kindness<S>2617</S> this day<S>3117</S> to the house<S>1004</S> of Saul<S>7586</S> thy father<S>1</S>, to his brethren<S>251</S>, and to his friends<S>4828</S>, and have not delivered<S>4672</S> thee into the hand<S>3027</S> of David<S>1732</S>, that thou chargest<S>6485</S> me to day<S>3117</S> with a fault<S>5771</S> concerning this woman<S>802</S>?


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So do<S>6213</S> God<S>430</S> to Abner<S>74</S>, and more also<S>3254</S>, except, as the LORD<S>3068</S> hath sworn<S>7650</S> to David<S>1732</S>, even so I do<S>6213</S> to him;


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To pass on<S>5674</S> the kingdom<S>4467</S> from the house<S>1004</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>, and to set up<S>6965</S> the throne<S>3678</S> of David<S>1732</S> over Israel<S>3478</S> and over Judah<S>3063</S>, from Dan<S>1835</S> even to Beersheba<S>884</S>.


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And he could<S>3201</S> not answer<S>7725</S> Abner<S>74</S> a word<S>1697</S> again, because he feared<S>3372</S> him.


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And Abner<S>74</S> sent<S>7971</S> messengers<S>4397</S> to David<S>1732</S> on his behalf, saying<S>559</S>, Whose <i>is</i> the land<S>776</S>? saying<S>559</S> <i>also</i>, Make<S>3772</S> thy league<S>1285</S> with me, and, behold, my hand<S>3027</S> <i>shall be</i> with thee, to bring about<S>5437</S> all Israel<S>3478</S> to thee.


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And he said<S>559</S>, Well<S>2896</S>; I will make<S>3772</S> a league<S>1285</S> with thee: but one<S>259</S> thing<S>1697</S> I require<S>7592</S> of thee, that is<S>559</S>, Thou shalt not see<S>7200</S> my face<S>6440</S>, except thou shalt first<S>6440</S> bring<S>935</S> Michal<S>4324</S> Saul’s<S>7586</S> daughter<S>1323</S>, when thou comest<S>935</S> to see<S>7200</S> my face<S>6440</S>. <n>that is: Heb. saying</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> sent<S>7971</S> messengers<S>4397</S> to Ishbosheth<S>378</S> Saul’s<S>7586</S> son<S>1121</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Deliver<S>5414</S> to <i>me</i> my wife<S>802</S> Michal<S>4324</S>, whom I betrothed<S>781</S> to me for an hundred<S>3967</S> foreskins<S>6190</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>.


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And Ishbosheth<S>378</S> sent<S>7971</S>, and took<S>3947</S> her from <i>her </i>husband<S>376</S>, <i>even</i> from Phaltiel<S>6409</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Laish<S>3889</S> <S>3919</S>. <n>Phaltiel: also called, Phalti</n>


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And her husband<S>376</S> went<S>3212</S> with her weeping<S>1980</S> <S>1058</S> behind<S>310</S> her to Bahurim<S>980</S>. Then said<S>559</S> Abner<S>74</S> to him, Go<S>3212</S>, return<S>7725</S>. And he returned<S>7725</S>. <n>along…: Heb. going and weeping</n>


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And Abner<S>74</S> had communication<S>1961</S> <S>1697</S> with the elders<S>2205</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Ye sought<S>1245</S> for David<S>1732</S> in times<S>8543</S> past<S>8032</S> <i>to be </i>king<S>4428</S> over you: <n>in times…: Heb. both yesterday and the third day</n>


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Now then do<S>6213</S> <i>it</i>: for the LORD<S>3068</S> hath spoken<S>559</S> of David<S>1732</S>, saying<S>559</S>, By the hand<S>3027</S> of my servant<S>5650</S> David<S>1732</S> I will save<S>3467</S> my people<S>5971</S> Israel<S>3478</S> from the hand<S>3027</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>, and from the hand<S>3027</S> of all their enemies<S>341</S>.


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And Abner<S>74</S> also spoke<S>1696</S> in the ears<S>241</S> of Benjamin<S>1144</S>: and Abner<S>74</S> went<S>3212</S> also to speak<S>1696</S> in the ears<S>241</S> of David<S>1732</S> in Hebron<S>2275</S> all that seemed<S>5869</S> good<S>2896</S> to Israel<S>3478</S>, and that seemed good<S>5869</S> to the whole house<S>1004</S> of Benjamin<S>1144</S>.


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So Abner<S>74</S> came<S>935</S> to David<S>1732</S> in Hebron<S>2275</S>, and twenty<S>6242</S> men<S>582</S> with him. And David<S>1732</S> made<S>6213</S> Abner<S>74</S> and the men<S>582</S> that <i>were</i> with him a feast<S>4960</S>.


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And Abner<S>74</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, I will arise<S>6965</S> and go<S>3212</S>, and will gather<S>6908</S> all Israel<S>3478</S> to my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S>, that they may make<S>3772</S> a league<S>1285</S> with thee, and that thou mayest reign<S>4427</S> over all that thy heart<S>5315</S> desireth<S>183</S>. And David<S>1732</S> sent<S>7971</S> Abner<S>74</S> away<S>7971</S>; and he went<S>3212</S> in peace<S>7965</S>.


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And, behold, the servants<S>5650</S> of David<S>1732</S> and Joab<S>3097</S> came<S>935</S> from <i>pursuing</i> a troop<S>1416</S>, and brought in<S>935</S> a great<S>7227</S> spoil<S>7998</S> with them: but Abner<S>74</S> <i>was</i> not with David<S>1732</S> in Hebron<S>2275</S>; for he had sent him away<S>7971</S>, and he had gone<S>3212</S> in peace<S>7965</S>.


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When Joab<S>3097</S> and all the host<S>6635</S> that <i>was</i> with him had come<S>935</S>, they told<S>5046</S> Joab<S>3097</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Abner<S>74</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Ner<S>5369</S> came<S>935</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, and he hath sent him away<S>7971</S>, and he hath gone<S>3212</S> in peace<S>7965</S>.


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Then Joab<S>3097</S> came<S>935</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, and said<S>559</S>, What hast thou done<S>6213</S>? behold, Abner<S>74</S> came<S>935</S> to thee; why <i>is</i> it <i>that</i> thou hast sent him away<S>7971</S>, and he is quite<S>1980</S> gone<S>3212</S>?


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Thou knowest<S>3045</S> Abner<S>74</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Ner<S>5369</S>, that he came<S>935</S> to deceive<S>6601</S> thee, and to know<S>3045</S> thy going out<S>4161</S> and thy coming in<S>4126</S> <S>3996</S>, and to know<S>3045</S> all that thou doest<S>6213</S>.


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And when Joab<S>3097</S> had come out<S>3318</S> from David<S>1732</S>, he sent<S>7971</S> messengers<S>4397</S> after<S>310</S> Abner<S>74</S>, who brought him again<S>7725</S> from the well<S>953</S> of Sirah<S>5626</S>: but David<S>1732</S> knew<S>3045</S> <i>it</i> not.


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And when Abner<S>74</S> had returned<S>7725</S> to Hebron<S>2275</S>, Joab<S>3097</S> took him aside<S>5186</S> in<S>413</S> <S>8432</S> the gate<S>8179</S> to speak<S>1696</S> with him quietly<S>7987</S>, and smote<S>5221</S> him there under the fifth<S>2570</S> <i>rib</i>, that he died<S>4191</S>, for the blood<S>1818</S> of Asahel<S>6214</S> his brother<S>251</S>. <n>quietly: or, peaceably</n>


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And afterward<S>310</S> when David<S>1732</S> heard<S>8085</S> <i>it</i>, he said<S>559</S>, I and my kingdom<S>4467</S> <i>are </i>guiltless<S>5355</S> before the LORD<S>3068</S> for<S>5704</S> ever<S>5769</S> from the blood<S>1818</S> of Abner<S>74</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Ner<S>5369</S>: <n>blood: Heb. bloods</n>


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Let it rest<S>2342</S> on the head<S>7218</S> of Joab<S>3097</S>, and on all his father’s<S>1</S> house<S>1004</S>; and let there never cease<S>3772</S> from the house<S>1004</S> of Joab<S>3097</S> one that hath an issue<S>2100</S>, or that is a leper<S>6879</S>, or that leaneth<S>2388</S> on a staff<S>6418</S>, or that falleth<S>5307</S> on the sword<S>2719</S>, or that lacketh<S>2638</S> bread<S>3899</S>. <n>fail: Heb. be cut off</n>


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So Joab<S>3097</S> and Abishai<S>52</S> his brother<S>251</S> slew<S>2026</S> Abner<S>74</S>, because he had slain<S>4191</S> their brother<S>251</S> Asahel<S>6214</S> at Gibeon<S>1391</S> in the battle<S>4421</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Joab<S>3097</S>, and to all the people<S>5971</S> that <i>were</i> with him, Rend<S>7167</S> your clothes<S>899</S>, and gird<S>2296</S> yourselves with sackcloth<S>8242</S>, and mourn<S>5594</S> before<S>6440</S> Abner<S>74</S>. And king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S> <i>himself </i>followed<S>1980</S> <S>310</S> the bier<S>4296</S>. <n>bier: Heb. bed</n>


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And they buried<S>6912</S> Abner<S>74</S> in Hebron<S>2275</S>: and the king<S>4428</S> lifted up<S>5375</S> his voice<S>6963</S>, and wept<S>1058</S> at the grave<S>6913</S> of Abner<S>74</S>; and all the people<S>5971</S> wept<S>1058</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> lamented<S>6969</S> over Abner<S>74</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Died<S>4191</S> Abner<S>74</S> as a fool<S>5036</S> dieth<S>4194</S>?


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Thy hands<S>3027</S> <i>were</i> not bound<S>631</S>, nor thy feet<S>7272</S> put<S>5066</S> into fetters<S>5178</S>: as a man falleth<S>5307</S> before<S>6440</S> wicked<S>5766</S> men<S>1121</S>, <i>so </i>fellest<S>5307</S> thou. And all the people<S>5971</S> wept<S>1058</S> again<S>3254</S> over him. <n>wicked…: Heb. children of iniquity</n>


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And when all<S>3605</S> the people<S>5971</S> came<S>935</S> to cause<S>1262</S> David<S>1732</S> to eat<S>1262</S> food<S>3899</S> while it was yet<S>5750</S> day<S>3117</S>, David<S>1732</S> swore<S>7650</S>, saying<S>559</S>, So do<S>6213</S> God<S>430</S> to me, and more also<S>3254</S>, if I taste<S>2938</S> bread<S>3899</S>, or any thing<S>3972</S> else, till<S>6440</S> the sun<S>8121</S> is down<S>935</S>.


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And all the people<S>5971</S> took notice<S>5234</S> <i>of it</i>, and it pleased<S>3190</S> <S>5869</S> them: as whatever the king<S>4428</S> did<S>6213</S> pleased<S>5869</S> <S>2896</S> all the people<S>5971</S>. <n>pleased them: Heb. was good in their eyes</n>


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For all the people<S>5971</S> and all Israel<S>3478</S> understood<S>3045</S> that day<S>3117</S> that it was not of the king<S>4428</S> to slay<S>4191</S> Abner<S>74</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Ner<S>5369</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to his servants<S>5650</S>, Know<S>3045</S> ye not that there hath a prince<S>8269</S> and a great man<S>1419</S> fallen<S>5307</S> this day<S>3117</S> in Israel<S>3478</S>?


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And I <i>am</i> this day<S>3117</S> weak<S>7390</S>, though anointed<S>4886</S> king<S>4428</S>; and these men<S>582</S> the sons<S>1121</S> of Zeruiah<S>6870</S> <i>are</i> too hard<S>7186</S> for me: the LORD<S>3068</S> shall reward<S>7999</S> the doer of evil<S>6213</S> according to his wickedness<S>7451</S>. <n>weak: Heb. tender</n>


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And when Saul’s<S>7586</S> son<S>1121</S> heard<S>8085</S> that Abner<S>74</S> was dead<S>4191</S> in Hebron<S>2275</S>, his hands<S>3027</S> were feeble<S>7503</S>, and all the Israelites<S>3478</S> were troubled<S>926</S>.


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And Saul’s<S>7586</S> son<S>1121</S> had<S>1961</S> two<S>8147</S> men<S>582</S> <i>that were </i>captains<S>8269</S> of bands<S>1416</S>: the name<S>8034</S> of the one<S>259</S> <i>was </i>Baanah<S>1196</S>, and the name<S>8034</S> of the other<S>8145</S> Rechab<S>7394</S>, the sons<S>1121</S> of Rimmon<S>7417</S> a Beerothite<S>886</S>, of the children<S>1121</S> of Benjamin<S>1144</S>: (for Beeroth<S>881</S> also was reckoned<S>2803</S> to Benjamin<S>1144</S>: <n>other: Heb. second</n>


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And the Beerothites<S>886</S> fled<S>1272</S> to Gittaim<S>1664</S>, and have been sojourners<S>1481</S> there until this day<S>3117</S>.)


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And Jonathan<S>3083</S>, Saul’s<S>7586</S> son<S>1121</S>, had a son<S>1121</S> <i>that was </i>lame<S>5223</S> of <i>his </i>feet<S>7272</S>. He was five<S>2568</S> years<S>8141</S> old<S>1121</S> when the tidings<S>8052</S> came<S>935</S> of Saul<S>7586</S> and Jonathan<S>3083</S> out of Jezreel<S>3157</S>, and his nurse<S>539</S> took him up<S>5375</S>, and fled<S>5127</S>: and it came to pass, as she made haste<S>2648</S> to flee<S>5127</S>, that he fell<S>5307</S>, and became lame<S>6452</S>. And his name<S>8034</S> <i>was </i>Mephibosheth<S>4648</S>. <n>Mephibosheth: or, Meribbaal</n>


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And the sons<S>1121</S> of Rimmon<S>7417</S> the Beerothite<S>886</S>, Rechab<S>7394</S> and Baanah<S>1196</S>, went<S>3212</S>, and came<S>935</S> about the heat<S>2527</S> of the day<S>3117</S> to the house<S>1004</S> of Ishbosheth<S>378</S>, who lay<S>7901</S> on a bed<S>4904</S> at noon<S>6672</S>.


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And they came there<S>935</S> into the midst<S>8432</S> of the house<S>1004</S>, <i>as though</i> they would have fetched<S>3947</S> wheat<S>2406</S>; and they smote<S>5221</S> him under the fifth<S>2570</S> <i>rib</i>: and Rechab<S>7394</S> and Baanah<S>1196</S> his brother<S>251</S> escaped<S>4422</S>.


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For when they came<S>935</S> into the house<S>1004</S>, he lay<S>7901</S> on his bed<S>4296</S> in his bedchamber<S>2315</S> <S>4904</S>, and they smote<S>5221</S> him, and slew<S>4191</S> him, and beheaded<S>5493</S> him, and took<S>3947</S> his head<S>7218</S>, and went away<S>3212</S> through<S>1870</S> the plain<S>6160</S> all night<S>3915</S>.


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And they brought<S>935</S> the head<S>7218</S> of Ishbosheth<S>378</S> to David<S>1732</S> to Hebron<S>2275</S>, and said<S>559</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, Behold the head<S>7218</S> of Ishbosheth<S>378</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Saul<S>7586</S> thy enemy<S>341</S>, who sought<S>1245</S> thy life<S>5315</S>; and the LORD<S>3068</S> hath<S>5414</S> avenged<S>5360</S> my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> this day<S>3117</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>, and of his seed<S>2233</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> answered<S>6030</S> Rechab<S>7394</S> and Baanah<S>1196</S> his brother<S>251</S>, the sons<S>1121</S> of Rimmon<S>7417</S> the Beerothite<S>886</S>, and said<S>559</S> to them, <i>As</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, who hath redeemed<S>6299</S> my soul<S>5315</S> out of all adversity<S>6869</S>,


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When one told<S>5046</S> me, saying<S>559</S>, Behold, Saul<S>7586</S> is dead<S>4191</S>, thinking to have brought<S>5869</S> good tidings<S>1319</S>, I took hold<S>270</S> of him, and slew<S>2026</S> him in Ziklag<S>6860</S>, who <i>thought</i> that I would have given<S>5414</S> him a reward for his tidings<S>1309</S>: <n>thinking…: Heb. he was in his own eyes as a bringer, etc who…: or, which was the reward I gave him for his tidings</n>


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How much more, when wicked<S>7563</S> men<S>582</S> have slain<S>2026</S> a righteous<S>6662</S> person<S>376</S> in his own house<S>1004</S> upon his bed<S>4904</S>? shall I not therefore now require<S>1245</S> his blood<S>1818</S> of your hand<S>3027</S>, and take you away<S>1197</S> from the earth<S>776</S>?


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And David<S>1732</S> commanded<S>6680</S> his young men<S>5288</S>, and they slew<S>2026</S> them, and cut off<S>7112</S> their hands<S>3027</S> and their feet<S>7272</S>, and hanged <i>them<S>8518</S></i> over the pool<S>1295</S> in Hebron<S>2275</S>. But they took<S>3947</S> the head<S>7218</S> of Ishbosheth<S>378</S>, and buried<S>6912</S> <i>it</i> in the sepulchre<S>6913</S> of Abner<S>74</S> in Hebron<S>2275</S>.


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Then came<S>935</S> all the tribes<S>7626</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> to David<S>1732</S> to Hebron<S>2275</S>, and spoke<S>559</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Behold, we <i>are</i> thy bone<S>6106</S> and thy flesh<S>1320</S>.


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Also in time past<S>865</S> <S>8032</S>, when Saul<S>7586</S> was king<S>4428</S> over us, thou wast he that leddest out<S>3318</S> and broughtest in<S>935</S> Israel<S>3478</S>: and the LORD<S>3068</S> said<S>559</S> to thee, Thou shalt feed<S>7462</S> my people<S>5971</S> Israel<S>3478</S>, and thou shalt be a captain<S>5057</S> over Israel<S>3478</S>.


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So all the elders<S>2205</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> came<S>935</S> to the king<S>4428</S> to Hebron<S>2275</S>; and king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S> made<S>3772</S> a league<S>1285</S> with them in Hebron<S>2275</S> before<S>6440</S> the LORD<S>3068</S>: and they anointed<S>4886</S> David<S>1732</S> king<S>4428</S> over Israel<S>3478</S>.


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David<S>1732</S> <i>was </i> thirty<S>7970</S> years<S>8141</S> old<S>1121</S> when he began to reign<S>4427</S>, <i>and</i> he reigned<S>4427</S> forty<S>705</S> years<S>8141</S>.


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In Hebron<S>2275</S> he reigned<S>4427</S> over Judah<S>3063</S> seven<S>7651</S> years<S>8141</S> and six<S>8337</S> months<S>2320</S>: and in Jerusalem<S>3389</S> he reigned<S>4427</S> thirty<S>7970</S> and three<S>7969</S> years<S>8141</S> over all Israel<S>3478</S> and Judah<S>3063</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> and his men<S>582</S> went<S>3212</S> to Jerusalem<S>3389</S> to the Jebusites<S>2983</S>, the inhabitants<S>3427</S> of the land<S>776</S>: who spoke<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Except thou shalt take away<S>5493</S> the blind<S>5787</S> and the lame<S>6455</S>, thou shalt not come in<S>935</S> here: thinking<S>559</S>, David<S>1732</S> cannot come in<S>935</S> there. <n>thinking…: or, saying David shall not, etc</n>


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Nevertheless David<S>1732</S> took<S>3920</S> the strong hold<S>4686</S> of Zion<S>6726</S>: the same <i>is</i> the city<S>5892</S> of David<S>1732</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> on that day<S>3117</S>, Whoever getteth up<S>5060</S> to the gutter<S>6794</S>, and smiteth<S>5221</S> the Jebusites<S>2983</S>, and the lame<S>6455</S> and the blind<S>5787</S>, <i>that are </i>hated<S>8130</S> by David’s<S>1732</S> soul<S>5315</S>, <i>he shall be chief and captain</i>. Therefore they said<S>559</S>, The blind<S>5787</S> and the lame<S>6455</S> shall not come<S>935</S> into the house<S>1004</S>. <n>Wherefore…: or, Because they had said, even the blind and the lame, He shall not</n>


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So David<S>1732</S> dwelt<S>3427</S> in the fort<S>4686</S>, and called<S>7121</S> it the city<S>5892</S> of David<S>1732</S>. And David<S>1732</S> built<S>1129</S> around<S>5439</S> from Millo<S>4407</S> and inward<S>1004</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> went<S>3212</S> on<S>1980</S>, and grew great<S>1419</S>, and the LORD<S>3068</S> God<S>430</S> of hosts<S>6635</S> <i>was</i> with him. <n>went…: Heb. went, going and growing</n>


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And Hiram<S>2438</S> king<S>4428</S> of Tyre<S>6865</S> sent<S>7971</S> messengers<S>4397</S> to David<S>1732</S>, and cedar<S>730</S> trees<S>6086</S>, and carpenters<S>2796</S>, and masons<S>7023</S> <S>68</S>: and they built<S>1129</S> David<S>1732</S> an house<S>1004</S>. <n>masons: Heb. hewers of the stone of the wall</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> perceived<S>3045</S> that the LORD<S>3068</S> had established<S>3559</S> him king<S>4428</S> over Israel<S>3478</S>, and that he had exalted<S>5375</S> his kingdom<S>4467</S> for his people<S>5971</S> Israel’s<S>3478</S> sake.


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And David<S>1732</S> took<S>3947</S> more concubines<S>6370</S> and wives<S>802</S> out of Jerusalem<S>3389</S>, after<S>310</S> he had come<S>935</S> from Hebron<S>2275</S>: and there were yet sons<S>1121</S> and daughters<S>1323</S> born<S>3205</S> to David<S>1732</S>.


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And these <i>are</i> the names<S>8034</S> of those that were born<S>3209</S> to him in Jerusalem<S>3389</S>; Shammua<S>8051</S>, and Shobab<S>7727</S>, and Nathan<S>5416</S>, and Solomon<S>8010</S>,


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But when the Philistines<S>6430</S> heard<S>8085</S> that they had anointed<S>4886</S> David<S>1732</S> king<S>4428</S> over Israel<S>3478</S>, all the Philistines<S>6430</S> came up<S>5927</S> to seek<S>1245</S> David<S>1732</S>; and David<S>1732</S> heard<S>8085</S> <i>of it</i>, and went down<S>3381</S> to the strong hold<S>4686</S>.


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The Philistines<S>6430</S> also came<S>935</S> and spread<S>5203</S> themselves in the valley<S>6010</S> of Rephaim<S>7497</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> enquired<S>7592</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Shall I go up<S>5927</S> to the Philistines<S>6430</S>? wilt thou deliver<S>5414</S> them into my hand<S>3027</S>? And the LORD<S>3068</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, Go up<S>5927</S>: for I will certainly<S>5414</S> deliver<S>5414</S> the Philistines<S>6430</S> into thy hand<S>3027</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> came<S>935</S> to Baalperazim<S>1188</S>, and David<S>1732</S> smote<S>5221</S> them there, and said<S>559</S>, The LORD<S>3068</S> hath broken forth<S>6555</S> upon my enemies<S>341</S> before<S>6440</S> me, as the breach<S>6556</S> of waters<S>4325</S>. Therefore he called<S>7121</S> the name<S>8034</S> of that place<S>4725</S> Baalperazim<S>1188</S>. <n>Baalperazim: that is, the plain of breaches</n>


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And there they left<S>5800</S> their images<S>6091</S>, and David<S>1732</S> and his men<S>582</S> burned<S>5375</S> them. <n>burned…: or, took them away</n>


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And the Philistines<S>6430</S> came<S>5927</S> yet again<S>3254</S>, and spread<S>5203</S> themselves in the valley<S>6010</S> of Rephaim<S>7497</S>.


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And when David<S>1732</S> enquired<S>7592</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, he said<S>559</S>, Thou shalt not go up<S>5927</S>; <i>but</i> make a circuit<S>5437</S> behind<S>310</S> them, and come<S>935</S> upon them in front of<S>4136</S> the mulberry trees<S>1057</S>.


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And let it be, when thou hearest<S>8085</S> the sound<S>6963</S> of marching<S>6807</S> in the tops<S>7218</S> of the mulberry trees<S>1057</S>, that then thou shalt bestir<S>2782</S> thyself: for then shall the LORD<S>3068</S> go out<S>3318</S> before<S>6440</S> thee, to smite<S>5221</S> the host<S>4264</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> did so<S>6213</S>, as the LORD<S>3068</S> had commanded<S>6680</S> him; and smote<S>5221</S> the Philistines<S>6430</S> from Geba<S>1387</S> until thou comest<S>935</S> to Gazer<S>1507</S>. <n>Geba: also called, Gibeon</n>


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Again, David<S>1732</S> gathered together<S>622</S> <S>3254</S> all <i>the </i>chosen<S>977</S> <i>men</i> of Israel<S>3478</S>, thirty<S>7970</S> thousand<S>505</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> arose<S>6965</S>, and went<S>3212</S> with all the people<S>5971</S> that <i>were</i> with him from Baale of Judah<S>1184</S>, to bring up<S>5927</S> from there the ark<S>727</S> of God<S>430</S>, whose name<S>8034</S> is called<S>7121</S> by the name<S>8034</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> of hosts<S>6635</S> that dwelleth<S>3427</S> <i>between</i> the cherubim<S>3742</S>. <n>Baale: or, Baalah, that is, Kirjathjearim whose name…: or, at which the name, even the name of the LORD of hosts, was called upon</n>


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And they set<S>7392</S> the ark<S>727</S> of God<S>430</S> upon a new<S>2319</S> cart<S>5699</S>, and brought<S>5375</S> it out of the house<S>1004</S> of Abinadab<S>41</S> that <i>was</i> in Gibeah<S>1390</S>: and Uzzah<S>5798</S> and Ahio<S>283</S>, the sons<S>1121</S> of Abinadab<S>41</S>, drove<S>5090</S> the new<S>2319</S> cart<S>5699</S>. <n>set: Heb. made to ride Gibeah: or, the hill</n>


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And they brought<S>5375</S> it out of the house<S>1004</S> of Abinadab<S>41</S> which <i>was</i> at Gibeah<S>1390</S>, accompanying<S>5973</S> the ark<S>727</S> of God<S>430</S>: and Ahio<S>283</S> went<S>1980</S> before<S>6440</S> the ark<S>727</S>. <n>accompanying: Heb. with</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> and all the house<S>1004</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> played<S>7832</S> before<S>6440</S> the LORD<S>3068</S> on all manner of <i>instruments made of </i>fir<S>1265</S> wood<S>6086</S>, even on harps<S>3658</S>, and on psalteries<S>5035</S>, and on timbrels<S>8596</S>, and on cornets<S>4517</S>, and on cymbals<S>6767</S>.


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And when they came<S>935</S> to Nachon’s<S>5225</S> threshingfloor<S>1637</S>, Uzzah<S>5798</S> put forth<S>7971</S> <i>his hand</i> to the ark<S>727</S> of God<S>430</S>, and took hold<S>270</S> of it; for the oxen<S>1241</S> shook<S>8058</S> <i>it</i>. <n>Nachon: also called Chidon shook it: or, stumbled</n>


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And the anger<S>639</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> was kindled<S>2734</S> against Uzzah<S>5798</S>; and God<S>430</S> smote<S>5221</S> him there for <i>his </i>error<S>7944</S>; and there he died<S>4191</S> by the ark<S>727</S> of God<S>430</S>. <n>error: or, rashness</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> was displeased<S>2734</S>, because the LORD<S>3068</S> had broken forth <i>in anger<S>6555</S> <S>6556</S></i> against Uzzah<S>5798</S>: and he called<S>7121</S> the name of the place<S>4725</S> Perezuzzah<S>6560</S> to this day<S>3117</S>. <n>made: Heb. broken Perezuzzah: that is, the breach of Uzzah</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> was afraid<S>3372</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> that day<S>3117</S>, and said<S>559</S>, How shall the ark<S>727</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> come<S>935</S> to me?


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So David<S>1732</S> would<S>14</S> not remove<S>5493</S> the ark<S>727</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> to him into the city<S>5892</S> of David<S>1732</S>: but David<S>1732</S> carried it aside<S>5186</S> into the house<S>1004</S> of Obededom<S>5654</S> the Gittite<S>1663</S>.


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And the ark<S>727</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> continued<S>3427</S> in the house<S>1004</S> of Obededom<S>5654</S> the Gittite<S>1663</S> three<S>7969</S> months<S>2320</S>: and the LORD<S>3068</S> blessed<S>1288</S> Obededom<S>5654</S>, and all his household<S>1004</S>.


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And it was told<S>5046</S> king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S>, saying<S>559</S>, The LORD<S>3068</S> hath blessed<S>1288</S> the house<S>1004</S> of Obededom<S>5654</S>, and all that <i>pertaineth</i> to him, because of the ark<S>727</S> of God<S>430</S>. So David<S>1732</S> went<S>3212</S> and brought up<S>5927</S> the ark<S>727</S> of God<S>430</S> from the house<S>1004</S> of Obededom<S>5654</S> into the city<S>5892</S> of David<S>1732</S> with gladness<S>8057</S>.


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And it was <i>so</i>, that when they that bore<S>5375</S> the ark<S>727</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> had gone<S>6805</S> six<S>8337</S> paces<S>6806</S>, he sacrificed<S>2076</S> oxen<S>7794</S> and fatlings<S>4806</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> danced<S>3769</S> before<S>6440</S> the LORD<S>3068</S> with all <i>his </i>might<S>5797</S>; and David<S>1732</S> <i>was </i>girded<S>2296</S> with a linen<S>906</S> ephod<S>646</S>.


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So David<S>1732</S> and all the house<S>1004</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> brought up<S>5927</S> the ark<S>727</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> with shouting<S>8643</S>, and with the sound<S>6963</S> of the trumpet<S>7782</S>.


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And as the ark<S>727</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> came<S>935</S> into the city<S>5892</S> of David<S>1732</S>, Michal<S>4324</S> Saul’s<S>7586</S> daughter<S>1323</S> looked<S>8259</S> through a window<S>2474</S>, and saw<S>7200</S> king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S> leaping<S>6339</S> and dancing<S>3769</S> before<S>6440</S> the LORD<S>3068</S>; and she despised<S>959</S> him in her heart<S>3820</S>.


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And they brought<S>935</S> in the ark<S>727</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, and set<S>3322</S> it in its place<S>4725</S>, inside<S>8432</S> the tabernacle<S>168</S> that David<S>1732</S> had pitched<S>5186</S> for it: and David<S>1732</S> offered<S>5927</S> burnt offerings<S>5930</S> and peace offerings<S>8002</S> before<S>6440</S> the LORD<S>3068</S>. <n>pitched: Heb. stretched</n>


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And as soon as David<S>1732</S> had finished<S>3615</S> offering<S>5927</S> burnt offerings<S>5930</S> and peace offerings<S>8002</S>, he blessed<S>1288</S> the people<S>5971</S> in the name<S>8034</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> of hosts<S>6635</S>.


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And he distributed<S>2505</S> among all the people<S>5971</S>, <i>even</i> among the whole multitude<S>1995</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, as well to the women<S>802</S> as men<S>376</S>, to every one<S>376</S> a<S>259</S> cake<S>2471</S> of bread<S>3899</S>, and a good piece<S>829</S> <i>of flesh</i>, and a flagon<S>809</S> <i>of wine</i>. So all the people<S>5971</S> departed<S>3212</S> every one<S>376</S> to his house<S>1004</S>.


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Then David<S>1732</S> returned<S>7725</S> to bless<S>1288</S> his household<S>1004</S>. And Michal<S>4324</S> the daughter<S>1323</S> of Saul<S>7586</S> came out<S>3318</S> to meet<S>7125</S> David<S>1732</S>, and said<S>559</S>, How glorious<S>3513</S> was the king<S>4428</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> to day<S>3117</S>, who uncovered<S>1540</S> himself to day<S>3117</S> in the eyes<S>5869</S> of the handmaids<S>519</S> of his servants<S>5650</S>, as one<S>259</S> of the foolish fellows<S>7386</S> shamelessly<S>1540</S> uncovereth<S>1540</S> himself! <n>shamelessly: or, openly</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Michal<S>4324</S>, <i>It was </i>before<S>6440</S> the LORD<S>3068</S>, who chose<S>977</S> me before thy father<S>1</S>, and before all his house<S>1004</S>, to appoint<S>6680</S> me ruler<S>5057</S> over the people<S>5971</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, over Israel<S>3478</S>: therefore will I play<S>7832</S> before<S>6440</S> the LORD<S>3068</S>.


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And I will yet be more contemptible<S>7043</S> than this<S>2063</S>, and will be base<S>8217</S> in my own sight<S>5869</S>: and by the maidservants<S>519</S> which thou hast spoken<S>559</S> of, by them shall I be had in honour<S>3513</S>. <n>of the…: or, of the handmaids of my servants</n>


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Therefore Michal<S>4324</S> the daughter<S>1323</S> of Saul<S>7586</S> had no child<S>2056</S> <S>3206</S> until the day<S>3117</S> of her death<S>4194</S>.


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And it came to pass, when the king<S>4428</S> sat<S>3427</S> in his house<S>1004</S>, and the LORD<S>3068</S> had given him rest<S>5117</S> on every side<S>5439</S> from all his enemies<S>341</S>;


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That the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to Nathan<S>5416</S> the prophet<S>5030</S>, See<S>7200</S> now, I dwell<S>3427</S> in an house<S>1004</S> of cedar<S>730</S>, but the ark<S>727</S> of God<S>430</S> dwelleth<S>3427</S> within<S>8432</S> curtains<S>3407</S>.


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And Nathan<S>5416</S> said<S>559</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, Go<S>3212</S>, do<S>6213</S> all that <i>is</i> in thy heart<S>3824</S>; for the LORD<S>3068</S> <i>is</i> with thee.


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And it came to pass that night<S>3915</S>, that the word<S>1697</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> came to Nathan<S>5416</S>, saying<S>559</S>,


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Go<S>3212</S> and tell<S>559</S> my servant<S>5650</S> David<S>1732</S>, Thus saith<S>559</S> the LORD<S>3068</S>, Shalt thou build<S>1129</S> me an house<S>1004</S> for me to dwell in<S>3427</S>? <n>my servant…: Heb. to my servant, to David</n>


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Though I have not dwelt<S>3427</S> in <i>any </i>house<S>1004</S> since the time<S>3117</S> that I brought<S>5927</S> the children<S>1121</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> out of Egypt<S>4714</S>, even to this day<S>3117</S>, but have walked<S>1980</S> in a tent<S>168</S> and in a tabernacle<S>4908</S>.


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In all <i>the places</i> in which I have walked<S>1980</S> with all the children<S>1121</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> have I spoken<S>1696</S> a word<S>1697</S> with any<S>259</S> of the tribes<S>7626</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, whom I commanded<S>6680</S> to feed<S>7462</S> my people<S>5971</S> Israel<S>3478</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Why do ye not build<S>1129</S> me an house<S>1004</S> of cedar<S>730</S>? <n>any of…: any of the judges</n>


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Now therefore so shalt thou say<S>559</S> to my servant<S>5650</S> David<S>1732</S>, Thus saith<S>559</S> the LORD<S>3068</S> of hosts<S>6635</S>, I took<S>3947</S> thee from the sheepfold<S>5116</S>, from following<S>310</S> the sheep<S>6629</S>, to be ruler<S>5057</S> over my people<S>5971</S>, over Israel<S>3478</S>: <n>from following: Heb. from after</n>


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And I was with thee wherever thou wentest<S>1980</S>, and have cut off<S>3772</S> all thy enemies<S>341</S> out of thy sight<S>6440</S>, and have made<S>6213</S> thee a great<S>1419</S> name<S>8034</S>, like the name<S>8034</S> of the great<S>1419</S> <i>men</i> that <i>are</i> in the earth<S>776</S>. <n>out of…: Heb. from thy face</n>


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Moreover I will appoint<S>7760</S> a place<S>4725</S> for my people<S>5971</S> Israel<S>3478</S>, and will plant<S>5193</S> them, that they may dwell<S>7931</S> in a place of their own, and move<S>7264</S> no more; neither shall the children<S>1121</S> of wickedness<S>5766</S> afflict<S>6031</S> them any more<S>3254</S>, as in times past<S>7223</S>,


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And as since the time<S>3117</S> that I commanded<S>6680</S> judges<S>8199</S> <i>to be</i> over my people<S>5971</S> Israel<S>3478</S>, and have caused thee to rest<S>5117</S> from all thy enemies<S>341</S>. Also the LORD<S>3068</S> telleth<S>5046</S> thee that he will make<S>6213</S> thee an house<S>1004</S>.


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And when thy days<S>3117</S> shall be fulfilled<S>4390</S>, and thou shalt sleep<S>7901</S> with thy fathers<S>1</S>, I will set up<S>6965</S> thy seed<S>2233</S> after<S>310</S> thee, who shall proceed<S>3318</S> out of thy own body<S>4578</S>, and I will establish<S>3559</S> his kingdom<S>4467</S>.


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He shall build<S>1129</S> an house<S>1004</S> for my name<S>8034</S>, and I will establish<S>3559</S> the throne<S>3678</S> of his kingdom<S>4467</S> for<S>5704</S> ever<S>5769</S>.


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I will be his father<S>1</S>, and he shall be my son<S>1121</S>. If he shall commit iniquity<S>5753</S>, I will chasten<S>3198</S> him with the rod<S>7626</S> of men<S>582</S>, and with the stripes<S>5061</S> of the children<S>1121</S> of men<S>120</S>:


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But my mercy<S>2617</S> shall not depart<S>5493</S> from him, as I took<S>5493</S> <i>it</i> from Saul<S>7586</S>, whom I put away<S>5493</S> before<S>6440</S> thee.


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And thy house<S>1004</S> and thy kingdom<S>4467</S> shall be established<S>539</S> for<S>5704</S> ever<S>5769</S> before<S>6440</S> thee: thy throne<S>3678</S> shall be established<S>3559</S> for<S>5704</S> ever<S>5769</S>.


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According to all these words<S>1697</S>, and according to all this vision<S>2384</S>, so did Nathan<S>5416</S> speak<S>1696</S> to David<S>1732</S>.


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Then king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S> went in<S>935</S>, and sat<S>3427</S> before<S>6440</S> the LORD<S>3068</S>, and he said<S>559</S>, Who <i>am</i> I, O Lord<S>136</S> GOD<S>3069</S>? and what <i>is</i> my house<S>1004</S>, that thou hast brought<S>935</S> me thus far<S>1988</S>?


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And this was yet a small thing<S>6994</S> in thy sight<S>5869</S>, O Lord<S>136</S> GOD<S>3069</S>; but thou hast spoken<S>1696</S> also of thy servant’s<S>5650</S> house<S>1004</S> for a great while to come<S>7350</S>. And <i>is</i> this the manner<S>8452</S> of man<S>120</S>, O Lord<S>136</S> GOD<S>3069</S>? <n>manner: Heb. law</n>


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And what can<S>3254</S> David<S>1732</S> say<S>1696</S> more<S>3254</S> to thee? for thou, Lord<S>136</S> GOD<S>3069</S>, knowest<S>3045</S> thy servant<S>5650</S>.


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For thy word’s<S>1697</S> sake, and according to thy own heart<S>3820</S>, hast thou done<S>6213</S> all these great things<S>1420</S>, to make thy servant<S>5650</S> know<S>3045</S> <i>them</i>.


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Therefore thou art great<S>1431</S>, O LORD<S>3068</S> God<S>430</S>: for <i>there is</i> none like thee, neither <i>is there any </i>God<S>430</S> besides<S>2108</S> thee, according to all that we have heard<S>8085</S> with our ears<S>241</S>.


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And what one<S>259</S> nation<S>1471</S> in the earth<S>776</S> <i>is</i> like thy people<S>5971</S>, <i>even</i> like Israel<S>3478</S>, whom God<S>430</S> went<S>1980</S> to redeem<S>6299</S> for a people<S>5971</S> to himself, and to make<S>7760</S> him a name<S>8034</S>, and to do<S>6213</S> for you great things<S>1420</S> and terrible<S>3372</S>, for thy land<S>776</S>, before<S>6440</S> thy people<S>5971</S>, whom thou didst redeem<S>6299</S> to thee from Egypt<S>4714</S>, <i>from</i> the nations<S>1471</S> and their gods<S>430</S>?


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For thou hast confirmed<S>3559</S> to thyself thy people<S>5971</S> Israel<S>3478</S> <i>to be</i> a people<S>5971</S> to thee for<S>5704</S> ever<S>5769</S>: and thou, LORD<S>3068</S>, art become<S>1961</S> their God<S>430</S>.


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And now, O LORD<S>3068</S> God<S>430</S>, the word<S>1697</S> that thou hast spoken<S>1696</S> concerning thy servant<S>5650</S>, and concerning his house<S>1004</S>, establish<S>6965</S> <i>it </i>for<S>5704</S> ever<S>5769</S>, and do<S>6213</S> as thou hast said<S>1696</S>.


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And let thy name<S>8034</S> be magnified<S>1431</S> for<S>5704</S> ever<S>5769</S>, saying<S>559</S>, The LORD<S>3068</S> of hosts<S>6635</S> <i>is</i> the God<S>430</S> over Israel<S>3478</S>: and let the house<S>1004</S> of thy servant<S>5650</S> David<S>1732</S> be established<S>3559</S> before<S>6440</S> thee.


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For thou, O LORD<S>3068</S> of hosts<S>6635</S>, God<S>430</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, hast revealed<S>1540</S> <S>241</S> to thy servant<S>5650</S>, saying<S>559</S>, I will build<S>1129</S> thee an house<S>1004</S>: therefore hath thy servant<S>5650</S> found<S>4672</S> in his heart<S>3820</S> to pray<S>6419</S> this prayer<S>8605</S> to thee. <n>revealed: Heb. opened the ear</n>


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And now, O Lord<S>136</S> GOD<S>3069</S>, thou <i>art</i> that God<S>430</S>, and thy words<S>1697</S> are true<S>571</S>, and thou hast promised<S>1696</S> this goodness<S>2896</S> to thy servant<S>5650</S>:


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Therefore now let it please<S>2974</S> thee to bless<S>1288</S> the house<S>1004</S> of thy servant<S>5650</S>, that it may continue for ever<S>5769</S> before<S>6440</S> thee: for thou, O Lord<S>136</S> GOD<S>3069</S>, hast spoken<S>1696</S> <i>it</i>: and with thy blessing<S>1293</S> let the house<S>1004</S> of thy servant<S>5650</S> be blessed<S>1288</S> for ever<S>5769</S>. <n>let it…: Heb. be thou pleased and bless</n>


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And after<S>310</S> this it came to pass, that David<S>1732</S> smote<S>5221</S> the Philistines<S>6430</S>, and subdued<S>3665</S> them: and David<S>1732</S> took<S>3947</S> Methegammah<S>4965</S> out of the hand<S>3027</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>. <n>Methegammah: or, the bridle of Ammah</n>


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And he smote<S>5221</S> Moab<S>4124</S>, and measured<S>4058</S> them with a line<S>2256</S>, casting them down<S>7901</S> to the ground<S>776</S>; even with two<S>8147</S> lines<S>2256</S> he measured<S>4058</S> to put to death<S>4191</S>, and with one full<S>4393</S> line<S>2256</S> to keep alive<S>2421</S>. And <i>so</i> the Moabites<S>4124</S> became David’s<S>1732</S> servants<S>5650</S>, <i>and </i>brought<S>5375</S> gifts<S>4503</S>.


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David<S>1732</S> smote<S>5221</S> also Hadadezer<S>1909</S>, the son<S>1121</S> of Rehob<S>7340</S>, king<S>4428</S> of Zobah<S>6678</S>, as he went<S>3212</S> to recover<S>7725</S> his border<S>3027</S> at the river<S>5104</S> Euphrates<S>6578</S>. <n>Hadadezer: or, Hadarezer</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> took<S>3920</S> from him a thousand<S>505</S> <i>chariots</i>, and seven<S>7651</S> hundred<S>3967</S> horsemen<S>6571</S>, and twenty<S>6242</S> thousand<S>505</S> footmen<S>376</S> <S>7273</S>: and David<S>1732</S> hamstrung<S>6131</S> all the chariot<S>7393</S> <i>horses</i>, but reserved<S>3498</S> of them <i>for</i> an hundred<S>3967</S> chariots<S>7393</S>. <n>from…: or, of his chariots</n>


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And when the Syrians<S>758</S> of Damascus<S>1834</S> came<S>935</S> to help<S>5826</S> Hadadezer<S>1909</S> king<S>4428</S> of Zobah<S>6678</S>, David<S>1732</S> slew<S>5221</S> of the Syrians<S>758</S> two<S>8147</S> and twenty<S>6242</S> thousand<S>505</S> men<S>376</S>.


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Then David<S>1732</S> put<S>7760</S> garrisons<S>5333</S> in Syria<S>758</S> of Damascus<S>1834</S>: and the Syrians<S>758</S> became servants<S>5650</S> to David<S>1732</S>, <i>and </i>brought<S>5375</S> gifts<S>4503</S>. And the LORD<S>3068</S> preserved<S>3467</S> David<S>1732</S> wherever he went<S>1980</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> took<S>3947</S> the shields<S>7982</S> of gold<S>2091</S> that were on the servants<S>5650</S> of Hadadezer<S>1909</S>, and brought<S>935</S> them to Jerusalem<S>3389</S>.


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And from Betah<S>984</S>, and from Berothai<S>1268</S>, cities<S>5892</S> of Hadadezer<S>1909</S>, king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S> took<S>3947</S> very<S>3966</S> much<S>7235</S> brass<S>5178</S>.


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When Toi<S>8583</S> king<S>4428</S> of Hamath<S>2574</S> heard<S>8085</S> that David<S>1732</S> had smitten<S>5221</S> all the host<S>2428</S> of Hadadezer<S>1909</S>,


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Then Toi<S>8583</S> sent<S>7971</S> Joram<S>3141</S> his son<S>1121</S> to king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S>, to greet<S>7592</S> <S>7965</S> him, and to bless<S>1288</S> him, because he had fought<S>3898</S> against Hadadezer<S>1909</S>, and smitten<S>5221</S> him: for Hadadezer<S>1909</S> had wars<S>376</S> <S>4421</S> with Toi<S>8583</S>. And <i>Joram</i> brought with him<S>3027</S> vessels<S>3627</S> of silver<S>3701</S>, and vessels<S>3627</S> of gold<S>2091</S>, and vessels<S>3627</S> of brass<S>5178</S>: <n>Joram: also called, Hadoram salute…: Heb. ask him of peace had wars…: Heb. was a man of wars with brought…: Heb. in his hand were</n>


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Which also king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S> dedicated<S>6942</S> to the LORD<S>3068</S>, with the silver<S>3701</S> and gold<S>2091</S> that he had dedicated<S>6942</S> of all nations<S>1471</S> which he subdued<S>3533</S>;


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Of Syria<S>758</S>, and of Moab<S>4124</S>, and of the children<S>1121</S> of Ammon<S>5983</S>, and of the Philistines<S>6430</S>, and of Amalek<S>6002</S>, and of the spoil<S>7998</S> of Hadadezer<S>1909</S>, son<S>1121</S> of Rehob<S>7340</S>, king<S>4428</S> of Zobah<S>6678</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> made<S>6213</S> <i>him</i> a name<S>8034</S> when he returned<S>7725</S> from smiting<S>5221</S> of the Syrians<S>758</S> in the valley<S>1516</S> of salt<S>4417</S>, <i>being </i>eighteen<S>8083</S> <S>6240</S> thousand<S>505</S> <i>men</i>. <n>smiting: Heb. his smiting</n>


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And he put<S>7760</S> garrisons<S>5333</S> in Edom<S>123</S>; throughout all Edom<S>123</S> he put<S>7760</S> garrisons<S>5333</S>, and all they of Edom<S>123</S> became David’s<S>1732</S> servants<S>5650</S>. And the LORD<S>3068</S> preserved<S>3467</S> David<S>1732</S> wherever he went<S>1980</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> reigned<S>4427</S> over all Israel<S>3478</S>; and David<S>1732</S> executed<S>6213</S> judgment<S>4941</S> and justice<S>6666</S> to all his people<S>5971</S>.


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And Joab<S>3097</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Zeruiah<S>6870</S> <i>was</i> over the host<S>6635</S>; and Jehoshaphat<S>3092</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Ahilud<S>286</S> <i>was </i>recorder<S>2142</S>; <n>recorder: or, remembrancer, or, writer of chronicles</n>


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And Zadok<S>6659</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Ahitub<S>285</S>, and Ahimelech<S>288</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Abiathar<S>54</S>, <i>were</i> the priests<S>3548</S>; and Seraiah<S>8304</S> <i>was</i> the scribe<S>5608</S>; <n>scribe: or, secretary</n>


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And Benaiah<S>1141</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jehoiada<S>3077</S> <i>was over</i> both the Cherethites<S>3774</S> and the Pelethites<S>6432</S>; and David’s<S>1732</S> sons<S>1121</S> were chief rulers<S>3548</S>. <n>chief rulers: or, princes</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S>, Is there yet<S>3426</S> any that is left<S>3498</S> of the house<S>1004</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>, that I may show<S>6213</S> him kindness<S>2617</S> for Jonathan’s<S>3083</S> sake?


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And <i>there was</i> of the house<S>1004</S> of Saul<S>7586</S> a servant<S>5650</S> whose name<S>8034</S> <i>was </i>Ziba<S>6717</S>. And when they had called<S>7121</S> him to David<S>1732</S>, the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to him, <i>Art</i> thou Ziba<S>6717</S>? And he said<S>559</S>, Thy servant<S>5650</S> <i>is he</i>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S>, <i>Is</i> there not<S>657</S> yet any<S>376</S> of the house<S>1004</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>, that I may show<S>6213</S> the kindness<S>2617</S> of God<S>430</S> to him? And Ziba<S>6717</S> said<S>559</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, Jonathan<S>3083</S> hath yet a son<S>1121</S>, <i>who is </i>lame<S>5223</S> in <i>his </i>feet<S>7272</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Where<S>375</S> <i>is</i> he? And Ziba<S>6717</S> said<S>559</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, Behold, he <i>is</i> in the house<S>1004</S> of Machir<S>4353</S>, the son<S>1121</S> of Ammiel<S>5988</S>, in Lodebar<S>3810</S>.


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Then king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S> sent<S>7971</S>, and brought<S>3947</S> him from the house<S>1004</S> of Machir<S>4353</S>, the son<S>1121</S> of Ammiel<S>5988</S>, from Lodebar<S>3810</S>.


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Now when Mephibosheth<S>4648</S>, the son<S>1121</S> of Jonathan<S>3083</S>, the son<S>1121</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>, had come<S>935</S> to David<S>1732</S>, he fell<S>5307</S> on his face<S>6440</S>, and did reverence<S>7812</S>. And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S>, Mephibosheth<S>4648</S>. And he answered<S>559</S>, Behold thy servant<S>5650</S>! <n>Mephibosheth: also called Meribbaal</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Fear<S>3372</S> not: for I will surely<S>6213</S> show<S>6213</S> thee kindness<S>2617</S> for the sake of Jonathan<S>3083</S> thy father<S>1</S>, and will restore<S>7725</S> thee all the land<S>7704</S> of Saul<S>7586</S> thy father<S>1</S>; and thou shalt eat<S>398</S> bread<S>3899</S> at my table<S>7979</S> continually<S>8548</S>.


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And he bowed<S>7812</S> himself, and said<S>559</S>, What <i>is</i> thy servant<S>5650</S>, that thou shouldest look<S>6437</S> upon such a dead<S>4191</S> dog<S>3611</S> as I <i>am</i>?


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Then the king<S>4428</S> called<S>7121</S> to Ziba<S>6717</S>, Saul’s<S>7586</S> servant<S>5288</S>, and said<S>559</S> to him, I have given<S>5414</S> to thy master’s<S>113</S> son<S>1121</S> all that pertained<S>1961</S> to Saul<S>7586</S> and to all his house<S>1004</S>.


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Thou therefore, and thy sons<S>1121</S>, and thy servants<S>5650</S>, shall till<S>5647</S> the land<S>127</S> for him, and thou shalt bring<S>935</S> in <i>the fruits</i>, that thy master’s<S>113</S> son<S>1121</S> may have food<S>3899</S> to eat<S>398</S>: but Mephibosheth<S>4648</S> thy master’s<S>113</S> son<S>1121</S> shall eat<S>398</S> bread<S>3899</S> always<S>8548</S> at my table<S>7979</S>. Now Ziba<S>6717</S> had fifteen<S>2568</S> <S>6240</S> sons<S>1121</S> and twenty<S>6242</S> servants<S>5650</S>.


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Then said<S>559</S> Ziba<S>6717</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, According to all that my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> hath commanded<S>6680</S> his servant<S>5650</S>, so shall thy servant<S>5650</S> do<S>6213</S>. As for Mephibosheth<S>4648</S>, <i>said the king</i>, he shall eat<S>398</S> at my table<S>7979</S>, as one<S>259</S> of the king’s<S>4428</S> sons<S>1121</S>.


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And Mephibosheth<S>4648</S> had a young<S>6996</S> son<S>1121</S>, whose name<S>8034</S> <i>was </i>Micha<S>4316</S>. And all that dwelt<S>4186</S> in the house<S>1004</S> of Ziba<S>6717</S> <i>were </i>servants<S>5650</S> to Mephibosheth<S>4648</S>.


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So Mephibosheth<S>4648</S> dwelt<S>3427</S> in Jerusalem<S>3389</S>: for he ate<S>398</S> continually<S>8548</S> at the king’s<S>4428</S> table<S>7979</S>; and was lame<S>6455</S> in both<S>8147</S> his feet<S>7272</S>.


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And it came to pass after this<S>310</S>, that the king<S>4428</S> of the children<S>1121</S> of Ammon<S>5983</S> died<S>4191</S>, and Hanun<S>2586</S> his son<S>1121</S> reigned<S>4427</S> in his stead.


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Then said<S>559</S> David<S>1732</S>, I will show<S>6213</S> kindness<S>2617</S> to Hanun<S>2586</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Nahash<S>5176</S>, as his father<S>1</S> showed<S>6213</S> kindness<S>2617</S> to me. And David<S>1732</S> sent<S>7971</S> to comfort<S>5162</S> him by the hand<S>3027</S> of his servants<S>5650</S> for his father<S>1</S>. And David’s<S>1732</S> servants<S>5650</S> came<S>935</S> into the land<S>776</S> of the children<S>1121</S> of Ammon<S>5983</S>.


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And the princes<S>8269</S> of the children<S>1121</S> of Ammon<S>5983</S> said<S>559</S> to Hanun<S>2586</S> their lord<S>113</S>, Thinkest<S>5869</S> thou that David<S>1732</S> doth honour<S>3513</S> thy father<S>1</S>, that he hath sent<S>7971</S> comforters<S>5162</S> to thee? hath not David<S>1732</S> <i>rather </i>sent<S>7971</S> his servants<S>5650</S> to thee, to<S>5668</S> search<S>2713</S> the city<S>5892</S>, and to spy it out<S>7270</S>, and to overthrow<S>2015</S> it? <n>Thinkest…: Heb. In thine eyes doth David</n>


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Therefore Hanun<S>2586</S> took<S>3947</S> David’s<S>1732</S> servants<S>5650</S>, and shaved off<S>1548</S> the one half<S>2677</S> of their beards<S>2206</S>, and cut off<S>3772</S> their garments<S>4063</S> in the middle<S>2677</S>, <i>even</i> to their buttocks<S>8357</S>, and sent them away<S>7971</S>.


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When they told<S>5046</S> <i>it</i> to David<S>1732</S>, he sent<S>7971</S> to meet<S>7125</S> them, because the men<S>582</S> were greatly<S>3966</S> ashamed<S>3637</S>: and the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S>, Tarry<S>3427</S> at Jericho<S>3405</S> until your beards<S>2206</S> are grown<S>6779</S>, and <i>then </i>return<S>7725</S>.


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And when the children<S>1121</S> of Ammon<S>5983</S> saw<S>7200</S> that they stank<S>887</S> before David<S>1732</S>, the children<S>1121</S> of Ammon<S>5983</S> sent<S>7971</S> and hired<S>7936</S> the Syrians<S>758</S> of Bethrehob<S>1050</S>, and the Syrians<S>758</S> of Zoba<S>6678</S>, twenty<S>6242</S> thousand<S>505</S> footmen<S>7273</S>, and of king<S>4428</S> Maacah<S>4601</S> a thousand<S>505</S> men<S>376</S>, and of Ishtob<S>382</S> twelve<S>6240</S> <S>8147</S> thousand<S>505</S> men<S>376</S>. <n>Ishtob: or, the men of Tob</n>


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And when David<S>1732</S> heard<S>8085</S> of <i>it</i>, he sent<S>7971</S> Joab<S>3097</S>, and all the host<S>6635</S> of the mighty men<S>1368</S>.


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And the children<S>1121</S> of Ammon<S>5983</S> came out<S>3318</S>, and put the battle<S>4421</S> in array<S>6186</S> at the entrance<S>6607</S> of the gate<S>8179</S>: and the Syrians<S>758</S> of Zoba<S>6678</S>, and of Rehob<S>7340</S>, and Ishtob<S>382</S>, and Maacah<S>4601</S>, <i>were</i> by themselves<S>905</S> in the field<S>7704</S>.


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When Joab<S>3097</S> saw<S>7200</S> that the front<S>6440</S> of the battle<S>4421</S> was against him before<S>6440</S> and behind<S>268</S>, he chose<S>977</S> of all the choice<S>977</S> <i>men</i> of Israel<S>3478</S>, and put <i>them</i> in array<S>6186</S> against<S>7125</S> the Syrians<S>758</S>:


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And the rest<S>3499</S> of the people<S>5971</S> he delivered<S>5414</S> into the hand<S>3027</S> of Abishai<S>52</S> his brother<S>251</S>, that he might put <i>them</i> in array<S>6186</S> against<S>7125</S> the children<S>1121</S> of Ammon<S>5983</S>.


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And he said<S>559</S>, If the Syrians<S>758</S> shall be too strong<S>2388</S> for me, then thou shalt help<S>3444</S> me: but if the children<S>1121</S> of Ammon<S>5983</S> shall be too strong<S>2388</S> for thee, then I will come<S>1980</S> and help<S>3467</S> thee.


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Be of good courage<S>2388</S>, and let us play the men<S>2388</S> for our people<S>5971</S>, and for the cities<S>5892</S> of our God<S>430</S>: and the LORD<S>3068</S> do<S>6213</S> that which seemeth<S>5869</S> him good<S>2896</S>.


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And Joab<S>3097</S> and the people<S>5971</S> that <i>were</i> with him, drew near<S>5066</S>, to the battle<S>4421</S> against the Syrians<S>758</S>: and they fled<S>5127</S> before<S>6440</S> him.


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And when the children<S>1121</S> of Ammon<S>5983</S> saw<S>7200</S> that the Syrians<S>758</S> had fled<S>5127</S>, then fled<S>5127</S> they also before<S>6440</S> Abishai<S>52</S>, and entered<S>935</S> into the city<S>5892</S>. So Joab<S>3097</S> returned<S>7725</S> from the children<S>1121</S> of Ammon<S>5983</S>, and came<S>935</S> to Jerusalem<S>3389</S>.


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And when the Syrians<S>758</S> saw<S>7200</S> that they were smitten<S>5062</S> before<S>6440</S> Israel<S>3478</S>, they gathered<S>622</S> themselves together<S>3162</S>.


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And Hadarezer<S>1928</S> sent<S>7971</S>, and brought out<S>3318</S> the Syrians<S>758</S> that <i>were </i>beyond<S>5676</S> the river<S>5104</S>: and they came<S>935</S> to Helam<S>2431</S>; and Shobach<S>7731</S> the captain<S>8269</S> of the host<S>6635</S> of Hadarezer<S>1928</S> <i>went </i>before<S>6440</S> them. <n>the river: that is, Euphrates Shobach: or, Shophach</n>


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And when it was told<S>5046</S> David<S>1732</S>, he gathered<S>622</S> all Israel<S>3478</S> together<S>622</S>, and passed over<S>5674</S> Jordan<S>3383</S>, and came<S>935</S> to Helam<S>2431</S>. And the Syrians<S>758</S> set themselves in array<S>6186</S> against<S>7125</S> David<S>1732</S>, and fought<S>3898</S> with him.


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And the Syrians<S>758</S> fled<S>5127</S> before<S>6440</S> Israel<S>3478</S>; and David<S>1732</S> slew<S>2026</S> <i>the men of </i>seven<S>7651</S> hundred<S>3967</S> chariots<S>7393</S> of the Syrians<S>758</S>, and forty<S>705</S> thousand<S>505</S> horsemen<S>6571</S>, and smote<S>5221</S> Shobach<S>7731</S> the captain<S>8269</S> of their host<S>6635</S>, who died<S>4191</S> there. <n>horsemen: also called, footmen</n>


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And when all the kings<S>4428</S> <i>that were </i>servants<S>5650</S> to Hadarezer<S>1928</S> saw<S>7200</S> that they were smitten<S>5062</S> before<S>6440</S> Israel<S>3478</S>, they made peace<S>7999</S> with Israel<S>3478</S>, and served<S>5647</S> them. So the Syrians<S>758</S> feared<S>3372</S> to help<S>3467</S> the children<S>1121</S> of Ammon<S>5983</S> any more.


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And it came to pass, after the year<S>8141</S> had ended<S>8666</S>, at the time<S>6256</S> when kings<S>4428</S> <S>4397</S> go forth<S>3318</S> <i>to battle</i>, that David<S>1732</S> sent<S>7971</S> Joab<S>3097</S>, and his servants<S>5650</S> with him, and all Israel<S>3478</S>; and they destroyed<S>7843</S> the children<S>1121</S> of Ammon<S>5983</S>, and destroyed<S>6696</S> Rabbah<S>7237</S>. But David<S>1732</S> tarried still<S>3427</S> at Jerusalem<S>3389</S>. <n>after…: Heb. at the return of the year, or, in the spring</n>


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And it came to pass in an evening<S>6153</S> <S>6256</S>, that David<S>1732</S> arose<S>6965</S> from off his bed<S>4904</S>, and walked<S>1980</S> upon the roof<S>1406</S> of the king’s<S>4428</S> house<S>1004</S>: and from the roof<S>1406</S> he saw<S>7200</S> a woman<S>802</S> washing<S>7364</S> herself; and the woman<S>802</S> <i>was </i>very<S>3966</S> beautiful<S>2896</S> to look upon<S>4758</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> sent<S>7971</S> and enquired<S>1875</S> after the woman<S>802</S>. And <i>one </i>said<S>559</S>, <i>Is</i> not this Bathsheba<S>1339</S>, the daughter<S>1323</S> of Eliam<S>463</S>, the wife<S>802</S> of Uriah<S>223</S> the Hittite<S>2850</S>? <n>Bathsheba: or, Bathshuah Eliam: or Ammiel</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> sent<S>7971</S> messengers<S>4397</S>, and took<S>3947</S> her; and she came in<S>935</S> to him, and he lay<S>7901</S> with her; for she was purified<S>6942</S> from her uncleanness<S>2932</S>: and she returned<S>7725</S> to her house<S>1004</S>. <n>for she…: or, and when she had purified herself, etc, she returned</n>


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And the woman<S>802</S> conceived<S>2029</S>, and sent<S>7971</S> and told<S>5046</S> David<S>1732</S>, and said<S>559</S>, I <i>am</i> with child<S>2030</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> sent<S>7971</S> to Joab<S>3097</S>, <i>saying</i>, Send<S>7971</S> me Uriah<S>223</S> the Hittite<S>2850</S>. And Joab<S>3097</S> sent<S>7971</S> Uriah<S>223</S> to David<S>1732</S>.


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And when Uriah<S>223</S> had come<S>935</S> to him, David<S>1732</S> enquired<S>7592</S> <i>of him</i> how Joab<S>3097</S> did<S>7965</S>, and how the people<S>5971</S> did<S>7965</S>, and how the war<S>4421</S> prospered<S>7965</S>. <n>how Joab…: Heb. of the peace of, etc</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Uriah<S>223</S>, Go down<S>3381</S> to thy house<S>1004</S>, and wash<S>7364</S> thy feet<S>7272</S>. And Uriah<S>223</S> departed out<S>3318</S> of the king’s<S>4428</S> house<S>1004</S>, and there followed<S>310</S> him a present<S>4864</S> from the king<S>4428</S>. <n>followed…: Heb. went out after him</n>


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But Uriah<S>223</S> slept<S>7901</S> at the door<S>6607</S> of the king’s<S>4428</S> house<S>1004</S> with all the servants<S>5650</S> of his lord<S>113</S>, and went not down<S>3381</S> to his house<S>1004</S>.


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And when they had told<S>5046</S> David<S>1732</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Uriah<S>223</S> went not down<S>3381</S> to his house<S>1004</S>, David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Uriah<S>223</S>, Camest<S>935</S> thou not from <i>thy </i>journey<S>1870</S>? why <i>then</i> didst thou not go down<S>3381</S> to thy house<S>1004</S>?


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And Uriah<S>223</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, The ark<S>727</S>, and Israel<S>3478</S>, and Judah<S>3063</S>, abide<S>3427</S> in tents<S>5521</S>; and my lord<S>113</S> Joab<S>3097</S>, and the servants<S>5650</S> of my lord<S>113</S>, are encamped<S>2583</S> in the open<S>6440</S> fields<S>7704</S>; shall I<S>589</S> then go<S>935</S> into my house<S>1004</S>, to eat<S>398</S> and to drink<S>8354</S>, and to lie<S>7901</S> with my wife<S>802</S>? <i>as</i> thou livest<S>2416</S>, and <i>as</i> thy soul<S>5315</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, I will not do<S>6213</S> this thing<S>1697</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Uriah<S>223</S>, Tarry<S>3427</S> here to day<S>3117</S> also, and to morrow<S>4279</S> I will let thee depart<S>7971</S>. So Uriah<S>223</S> abode<S>3427</S> in Jerusalem<S>3389</S> that day<S>3117</S>, and the next<S>4283</S>.


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And when David<S>1732</S> had called<S>7121</S> him, he ate<S>398</S> and drank<S>8354</S> before<S>6440</S> him; and he made him drunk<S>7937</S>: and at evening<S>6153</S> he went out<S>3318</S> to lie<S>7901</S> on his bed<S>4904</S> with the servants<S>5650</S> of his lord<S>113</S>, but went not down<S>3381</S> to his house<S>1004</S>.


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And it came to pass in the morning<S>1242</S>, that David<S>1732</S> wrote<S>3789</S> a letter<S>5612</S> to Joab<S>3097</S>, and sent<S>7971</S> <i>it</i> by the hand<S>3027</S> of Uriah<S>223</S>.


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And he wrote<S>3789</S> in the letter<S>5612</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Set<S>3051</S> ye Uriah<S>223</S> in the front line<S>6440</S> <S>4136</S> of the hottest<S>2389</S> battle<S>4421</S>, and retire<S>7725</S> ye from him<S>310</S>, that he may be smitten<S>5221</S>, and die<S>4191</S>. <n>hottest: Heb. strong from him: Heb. from after him</n>


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And it came to pass, when Joab<S>3097</S> observed<S>8104</S> the city<S>5892</S>, that he assigned<S>5414</S> Uriah<S>223</S> to a place<S>4725</S> where he knew<S>3045</S> that valiant<S>2428</S> men<S>582</S> <i>were</i>.


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And the men<S>582</S> of the city<S>5892</S> went out<S>3318</S>, and fought<S>3898</S> with Joab<S>3097</S>: and there fell<S>5307</S> <i>some</i> of the people<S>5971</S> of the servants<S>5650</S> of David<S>1732</S>; and Uriah<S>223</S> the Hittite<S>2850</S> died<S>4191</S> also.


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Then Joab<S>3097</S> sent<S>7971</S> and told<S>5046</S> David<S>1732</S> all the things<S>1697</S> concerning the war<S>4421</S>;


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And charged<S>6680</S> the messenger<S>4397</S>, saying<S>559</S>, When thou hast finished<S>3615</S> telling<S>1696</S> the matters<S>1697</S> of the war<S>4421</S> to the king<S>4428</S>,


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And if the king’s<S>4428</S> wrath<S>2534</S> shall rise<S>5927</S>, and he shall say<S>559</S> to thee, Why approached ye so near<S>5066</S> to the city<S>5892</S> for the fight<S>3898</S>? knew<S>3045</S> ye not that they would shoot<S>3384</S> from the wall<S>2346</S>?


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Who smote<S>5221</S> Abimelech<S>40</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jerubbesheth<S>3380</S>? did not a woman<S>802</S> cast<S>7993</S> a piece<S>6400</S> of a millstone<S>7393</S> upon him from the wall<S>2346</S>, that he died<S>4191</S> in Thebez<S>8405</S>? why went ye near<S>5066</S> the wall<S>2346</S>? then say<S>559</S> thou, Thy servant<S>5650</S> Uriah<S>223</S> the Hittite<S>2850</S> is dead<S>4191</S> also. <n>Jerubbesheth: also called, Jerubbaal</n>


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So the messenger<S>4397</S> went<S>3212</S>, and came<S>935</S> and showed<S>5046</S> David<S>1732</S> all that Joab<S>3097</S> had sent<S>7971</S> him for.


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And the messenger<S>4397</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, Surely the men<S>582</S> prevailed<S>1396</S> against us, and came out<S>3318</S> to us into the field<S>7704</S>, and we were upon them even to the entrance<S>6607</S> of the gate<S>8179</S>.


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And the shooters<S>3384</S> shot<S>3384</S> from off the wall<S>2346</S> upon thy servants<S>5650</S>; and <i>some</i> of the king’s<S>4428</S> servants<S>5650</S> are dead<S>4191</S>, and thy servant<S>5650</S> Uriah<S>223</S> the Hittite<S>2850</S> is dead<S>4191</S> also.


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Then David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to the messenger<S>4397</S>, Thus shalt thou say<S>559</S> to Joab<S>3097</S>, Let not this thing<S>1697</S> displease<S>3415</S> <S>5869</S> thee, for the sword<S>2719</S> devoureth<S>398</S> one as well as another<S>2090</S>: make thy battle<S>4421</S> more strong<S>2388</S> against the city<S>5892</S>, and overthrow<S>2040</S> it: and encourage<S>2388</S> thou him. <n>displease…: Heb. be evil in thine eyes one…: Heb. so and such</n>


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And when the wife<S>802</S> of Uriah<S>223</S> heard<S>8085</S> that Uriah<S>223</S> her husband<S>376</S> was dead<S>4191</S>, she mourned<S>5594</S> for her husband<S>1167</S>.


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And when the mourning<S>60</S> was past<S>5674</S>, David<S>1732</S> sent<S>7971</S> and brought<S>622</S> her to his house<S>1004</S>, and she became his wife<S>802</S>, and bore<S>3205</S> him a son<S>1121</S>. But the thing<S>1697</S> that David<S>1732</S> had done<S>6213</S> displeased<S>3415</S> <S>5869</S> the LORD<S>3068</S>. <n>displeased: Heb. was evil in the eyes of</n>


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And the LORD<S>3068</S> sent<S>7971</S> Nathan<S>5416</S> to David<S>1732</S>. And he came<S>935</S> to him, and said<S>559</S> to him, There were two<S>8147</S> men<S>582</S> in one<S>259</S> city<S>5892</S>; the one<S>259</S> rich<S>6223</S>, and the other<S>259</S> poor<S>7326</S>.


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The rich<S>6223</S> <i>man</i> had very<S>3966</S> many<S>7235</S> flocks<S>6629</S> and herds<S>1241</S>:


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But the poor<S>7326</S> <i>man</i> had nothing, except one<S>259</S> little<S>6996</S> ewe lamb<S>3535</S>, which he had bought<S>7069</S> and nourished<S>2421</S>: and it grew up<S>1431</S> together<S>3162</S> with him, and with his children<S>1121</S>; it fed<S>398</S> of his own food<S>6595</S>, and drank<S>8354</S> of his own cup<S>3563</S>, and lay<S>7901</S> in his bosom<S>2436</S>, and was to him as a daughter<S>1323</S>. <n>meat: Heb. morsel</n>


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And there came<S>935</S> a traveller<S>1982</S> to the rich<S>6223</S> man<S>376</S>, and he was not willing<S>2550</S> to take<S>3947</S> of his own flock<S>6629</S> and of his own herd<S>1241</S>, to prepare<S>6213</S> for the wayfaring man<S>732</S> that had come<S>935</S> to him; but took<S>3947</S> the poor<S>7326</S> man’s<S>376</S> lamb<S>3535</S>, and prepared<S>6213</S> it for the man<S>376</S> that had come<S>935</S> to him.


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And David’s<S>1732</S> anger<S>639</S> was greatly<S>3966</S> kindled<S>2734</S> against the man<S>376</S>; and he said<S>559</S> to Nathan<S>5416</S>, <i>As</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, the man<S>376</S> that hath done<S>6213</S> this <i>thing</i> shall surely<S>1121</S> die<S>4194</S>: <n>shall…: or, is worthy to die, or, is a son of death</n>


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And he shall restore<S>7999</S> the lamb<S>3535</S> fourfold<S>706</S>, because<S>6118</S> he did<S>6213</S> this thing<S>1697</S>, and because<S>834</S> he had no pity<S>2550</S>.


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And Nathan<S>5416</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, Thou <i>art</i> the man<S>376</S>. Thus saith<S>559</S> the LORD<S>3068</S> God<S>430</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, I anointed<S>4886</S> thee king<S>4428</S> over Israel<S>3478</S>, and I delivered<S>5337</S> thee from the hand<S>3027</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>;


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And I gave<S>5414</S> thee thy master’s<S>113</S> house<S>1004</S>, and thy master’s<S>113</S> wives<S>802</S> into thy bosom<S>2436</S>, and gave<S>5414</S> thee the house<S>1004</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> and of Judah<S>3063</S>; and if <i>that had been</i> too little<S>4592</S>, I would moreover have given<S>3254</S> to thee such<S>2007</S> and such things<S>2007</S>.


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Why hast thou despised<S>959</S> the commandment<S>1697</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, to do<S>6213</S> evil<S>7451</S> in his sight<S>5869</S>? thou hast killed<S>5221</S> Uriah<S>223</S> the Hittite<S>2850</S> with the sword<S>2719</S>, and hast taken<S>3947</S> his wife<S>802</S> <i>to be</i> thy wife<S>802</S>, and hast slain<S>2026</S> him with the sword<S>2719</S> of the children<S>1121</S> of Ammon<S>5983</S>.


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Now therefore the sword<S>2719</S> shall never<S>5704</S> <S>5769</S> depart<S>5493</S> from thy house<S>1004</S>; because<S>6118</S> thou hast despised<S>959</S> me, and hast taken<S>3947</S> the wife<S>802</S> of Uriah<S>223</S> the Hittite<S>2850</S> to be thy wife<S>802</S>.


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Thus saith<S>559</S> the LORD<S>3068</S>, Behold, I will raise up<S>6965</S> evil<S>7451</S> against thee out of thy own house<S>1004</S>, and I will take<S>3947</S> thy wives<S>802</S> before thy eyes<S>5869</S>, and give<S>5414</S> <i>them</i> to thy neighbour<S>7453</S>, and he shall lie<S>7901</S> with thy wives<S>802</S> in the sight<S>5869</S> of this sun<S>8121</S>.


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For thou didst<S>6213</S> <i>it </i>secretly<S>5643</S>: but I will do<S>6213</S> this thing<S>1697</S> before all Israel<S>3478</S>, and before the sun<S>8121</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Nathan<S>5416</S>, I have sinned<S>2398</S> against the LORD<S>3068</S>. And Nathan<S>5416</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, The LORD<S>3068</S> also hath put away<S>5674</S> thy sin<S>2403</S>; thou shalt not die<S>4191</S>.


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But<S>657</S>, because by this deed<S>1697</S> thou hast given<S>5006</S> great occasion<S>5006</S> to the enemies<S>341</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> to blaspheme<S>5006</S>, the child<S>1121</S> also <i>that is </i>born<S>3209</S> to thee shall surely<S>4191</S> die<S>4191</S>.


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And Nathan<S>5416</S> departed<S>3212</S> to his house<S>1004</S>. And the LORD<S>3068</S> struck<S>5062</S> the child<S>3206</S> that Uriah’s<S>223</S> wife<S>802</S> bore<S>3205</S> to David<S>1732</S>, and he was very sick<S>605</S>.


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David<S>1732</S> therefore besought<S>1245</S> God<S>430</S> for the child<S>5288</S>; and David<S>1732</S> fasted<S>6684</S> <S>6685</S>, and went in<S>935</S>, and lay<S>7901</S> all night<S>3885</S> upon the earth<S>776</S>. <n>fasted: Heb. fasted a fast</n>


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And the elders<S>2205</S> of his house<S>1004</S> arose<S>6965</S>, <i>and went</i> to him, to raise him<S>6965</S> from the earth<S>776</S>: but he would<S>14</S> not, neither did he eat<S>1262</S> bread<S>3899</S> with them.


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And it came to pass on the seventh<S>7637</S> day<S>3117</S>, that the child<S>3206</S> died<S>4191</S>. And the servants<S>5650</S> of David<S>1732</S> feared<S>3372</S> to tell<S>5046</S> him that the child<S>3206</S> was dead<S>4191</S>: for they said<S>559</S>, Behold, while the child<S>3206</S> was yet alive<S>2416</S>, we spoke<S>1696</S> to him, and he would not hearken<S>8085</S> to our voice<S>6963</S>: how will he then<S>6213</S> be grieved<S>7451</S> <S>6213</S>, if we tell<S>559</S> him that the child<S>3206</S> is dead<S>4191</S>? <n>vex: Heb. do hurt</n>


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But when David<S>1732</S> saw<S>7200</S> that his servants<S>5650</S> whispered<S>3907</S>, David<S>1732</S> perceived<S>995</S> that the child<S>3206</S> was dead<S>4191</S>: therefore David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to his servants<S>5650</S>, Is the child<S>3206</S> dead<S>4191</S>? And they said<S>559</S>, He is dead<S>4191</S>.


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Then David<S>1732</S> arose<S>6965</S> from the earth<S>776</S>, and washed<S>7364</S>, and anointed<S>5480</S> <i>himself</i>, and changed<S>2498</S> his apparel<S>8071</S>, and came<S>935</S> into the house<S>1004</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, and worshipped<S>7812</S>: then he came<S>935</S> to his own house<S>1004</S>; and when he required<S>7592</S>, they set<S>7760</S> food<S>3899</S> before him, and he ate<S>398</S>.


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Then said<S>559</S> his servants<S>5650</S> to him, What thing<S>1697</S> <i>is</i> this that thou hast done<S>6213</S>? thou didst fast<S>6684</S> and weep<S>1058</S> for the child<S>3206</S>, <i>while he was </i>alive<S>2416</S>; but after the child<S>3206</S> was dead<S>4191</S>, thou didst rise<S>6965</S> and eat<S>398</S> bread<S>3899</S>.


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And he said<S>559</S>, While the child<S>3206</S> was yet alive<S>2416</S>, I fasted<S>6684</S> and wept<S>1058</S>: for I said<S>559</S>, Who can tell<S>3045</S> <i>whether </i>GOD<S>3068</S> will be gracious<S>2603</S> to me, that the child<S>3206</S> may live<S>2416</S>?


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But now he is dead<S>4191</S>, why should I fast<S>6684</S>? can<S>3201</S> I bring him back again<S>7725</S>? I shall go<S>1980</S> to him, but he shall not return<S>7725</S> to me.


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And David<S>1732</S> comforted<S>5162</S> Bathsheba<S>1339</S> his wife<S>802</S>, and went in<S>935</S> to her, and lay<S>7901</S> with her: and she bore<S>3205</S> a son<S>1121</S>, and he called<S>7121</S> his name<S>8034</S> Solomon<S>8010</S>: and the LORD<S>3068</S> loved<S>157</S> him.


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And he sent<S>7971</S> by the hand<S>3027</S> of Nathan<S>5416</S> the prophet<S>5030</S>; and he called<S>7121</S> his name<S>8034</S> Jedidiah<S>3041</S>, because of the LORD<S>3068</S>. <n>Jedidiah: that is, Beloved of the LORD</n>


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And Joab<S>3097</S> fought<S>3898</S> against Rabbah<S>7237</S> of the children<S>1121</S> of Ammon<S>5983</S>, and took<S>3920</S> the royal<S>4410</S> city<S>5892</S>.


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And Joab<S>3097</S> sent<S>7971</S> messengers<S>4397</S> to David<S>1732</S>, and said<S>559</S>, I have fought<S>3898</S> against Rabbah<S>7237</S>, and have taken<S>3920</S> the city<S>5892</S> of waters<S>4325</S>.


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Now therefore gather<S>622</S> the rest<S>3499</S> of the people<S>5971</S> together<S>622</S>, and encamp<S>2583</S> against the city<S>5892</S>, and take<S>3920</S> it: lest I take<S>3920</S> the city<S>5892</S>, and it be called<S>7121</S> after my name<S>8034</S>. <n>it be called…: Heb. my name be called upon it</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> gathered<S>622</S> all the people<S>5971</S> together<S>622</S>, and went<S>3212</S> to Rabbah<S>7237</S>, and fought<S>3898</S> against it, and took<S>3920</S> it.


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And he took<S>3947</S> their king’s<S>4428</S> crown<S>5850</S> from off his head<S>7218</S>, the weight<S>4948</S> of which <i>was</i> a talent<S>3603</S> of gold<S>2091</S> with the precious<S>3368</S> stones<S>68</S>: and it was <i>set</i> on David’s<S>1732</S> head<S>7218</S>. And he brought forth<S>3318</S> the spoil<S>7998</S> of the city<S>5892</S> in great<S>3966</S> abundance<S>7235</S>. <n>in great…: Heb. very great</n>


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And he brought forth<S>3318</S> the people<S>5971</S> that <i>were</i> in it, and put<S>7760</S> <i>them</i> under saws<S>4050</S>, and under harrows<S>2757</S> of iron<S>1270</S>, and under axes<S>4037</S> of iron<S>1270</S>, and made them pass<S>5674</S> through the brickkiln<S>4404</S>: and thus he did<S>6213</S> to all the cities<S>5892</S> of the children<S>1121</S> of Ammon<S>5983</S>. So David<S>1732</S> and all the people<S>5971</S> returned<S>7725</S> to Jerusalem<S>3389</S>.


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And it came to pass after<S>310</S> this, that Absalom<S>53</S> the son<S>1121</S> of David<S>1732</S> had a fair<S>3303</S> sister<S>269</S>, whose name<S>8034</S> <i>was </i>Tamar<S>8559</S>; and Amnon<S>550</S> the son<S>1121</S> of David<S>1732</S> loved<S>157</S> her.


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And Amnon<S>550</S> was so vexed<S>3334</S>, that he fell sick<S>2470</S> for his sister<S>269</S> Tamar<S>8559</S>; for she <i>was</i> a virgin<S>1330</S>; and Amnon<S>550</S> thought<S>5869</S> it hard<S>6381</S> for him to do<S>6213</S> any thing<S>3972</S> to her. <n>Amnon thought…: Heb. it was marvellous, or, hidden in the eyes of Amnon</n>


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But Amnon<S>550</S> had a friend<S>7453</S>, whose name<S>8034</S> <i>was </i>Jonadab<S>3122</S>, the son<S>1121</S> of Shimeah<S>8093</S> David’s<S>1732</S> brother<S>251</S>: and Jonadab<S>3122</S> <i>was</i> a very<S>3966</S> subtil<S>2450</S> man<S>376</S>.


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And he said<S>559</S> to him, Why <i>art</i> thou, <i>being</i> the king’s<S>4428</S> son<S>1121</S>, pining<S>1800</S> from day<S>1242</S> to day<S>1242</S>? wilt thou not tell<S>5046</S> me? And Amnon<S>550</S> said<S>559</S> to him, I love<S>157</S> Tamar<S>8559</S>, my brother<S>251</S> Absalom’s<S>53</S> sister<S>269</S>. <n>lean: Heb. thin from day…: Heb. morning by morning</n>


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And Jonadab<S>3082</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Lay thee down<S>7901</S> on thy bed<S>4904</S>, and pretend that thou art sick<S>2470</S>: and when thy father<S>1</S> cometh<S>935</S> to see<S>7200</S> thee, say<S>559</S> to him, I pray thee, let my sister<S>269</S> Tamar<S>8559</S> come<S>935</S>, and give<S>1262</S> me food<S>3899</S>, and prepare<S>6213</S> the food<S>1279</S> in my sight<S>5869</S>, that I may see<S>7200</S> <i>it</i>, and eat<S>398</S> <i>it</i> at her hand<S>3027</S>.


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So Amnon<S>550</S> lay down<S>7901</S>, and pretended that he was sick<S>2470</S>: and when the king<S>4428</S> came<S>935</S> to see<S>7200</S> him, Amnon<S>550</S> said<S>559</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, I pray thee, let Tamar<S>8559</S> my sister<S>269</S> come<S>935</S>, and make<S>3823</S> for me a couple<S>8147</S> of cakes<S>3834</S> in my sight<S>5869</S>, that I may eat<S>1262</S> at her hand<S>3027</S>.


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Then David<S>1732</S> sent<S>7971</S> home<S>1004</S> to Tamar<S>8559</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Go<S>3212</S> now to thy brother<S>251</S> Amnon’s<S>550</S> house<S>1004</S>, and prepare<S>6213</S> a meal<S>1279</S> for him.


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So Tamar<S>8559</S> went<S>3212</S> to her brother<S>251</S> Amnon’s<S>550</S> house<S>1004</S>; and he was laid down<S>7901</S>. And she took<S>3947</S> flour<S>1217</S>, and kneaded<S>3888</S> <i>it</i>, and made cakes<S>3823</S> in his sight<S>5869</S>, and baked<S>1310</S> the cakes<S>3834</S>. <n>flour: or, paste</n>


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And she took<S>3947</S> a pan<S>4958</S>, and poured <i>them </i>out<S>3332</S> before<S>6440</S> him; but he refused<S>3985</S> to eat<S>398</S>. And Amnon<S>550</S> said<S>559</S>, Send out<S>3318</S> all men<S>376</S> from me. And they went out<S>3318</S> every man<S>376</S> from him.


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And Amnon<S>550</S> said<S>559</S> to Tamar<S>8559</S>, Bring<S>935</S> the food<S>1279</S> into the chamber<S>2315</S>, that I may eat<S>1262</S> from thy hand<S>3027</S>. And Tamar<S>8559</S> took<S>3947</S> the cakes<S>3834</S> which she had made<S>6213</S>, and brought<S>935</S> <i>them</i> into the chamber<S>2315</S> to Amnon<S>550</S> her brother<S>251</S>.


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And when she had brought<S>5066</S> <i>them</i> to him to eat<S>398</S>, he took hold<S>2388</S> of her, and said<S>559</S> to her, Come<S>935</S> lie<S>7901</S> with me, my sister<S>269</S>.


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And she answered<S>559</S> him, Nay, my brother<S>251</S>, do not force<S>6031</S> me; for no such thing ought<S>3651</S> to be done<S>6213</S> in Israel<S>3478</S>: do<S>6213</S> not thou this folly<S>5039</S>. <n>force…: Heb. humble me no such…: Heb. it ought not so to be done</n>


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And I, where shall I cause my shame<S>2781</S> to go<S>3212</S>? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one<S>259</S> of the fools<S>5036</S> in Israel<S>3478</S>. Now therefore, I pray thee, speak<S>1696</S> to the king<S>4428</S>; for he will not withhold<S>4513</S> me from thee.


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However he would<S>14</S> not hearken<S>8085</S> to her voice<S>6963</S>: but, being stronger<S>2388</S> than she, forced<S>6031</S> her, and lay<S>7901</S> with her.


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Then Amnon<S>550</S> hated<S>8130</S> her exceedingly<S>3966</S> <S>1419</S>; so that the hatred<S>8135</S> with which he hated<S>8130</S> her <i>was </i>greater<S>1419</S> than the love<S>160</S> with which he had loved<S>157</S> her. And Amnon<S>550</S> said<S>559</S> to her, Arise<S>6965</S>, be gone<S>3212</S>. <n>exceedingly: Heb. with great hatred greatly</n>


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And she said<S>559</S> to him, <i>There is</i> no cause<S>182</S>: this evil<S>7451</S> in sending me away<S>7971</S> <i>is </i>greater<S>1419</S> than the other<S>312</S> that thou didst<S>6213</S> to me. But he would<S>14</S> not hearken<S>8085</S> to her.


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Then he called<S>7121</S> his servant<S>5288</S> that ministered<S>8334</S> to him, and said<S>559</S>, Put<S>7971</S> now this <i>woman </i>out<S>2351</S> from me, and bolt<S>5274</S> the door<S>1817</S> after<S>310</S> her.


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And <i>she had</i> a garment<S>3801</S> of <i>many </i>colours<S>6446</S> upon her: for with such robes<S>4598</S> were the king’s<S>4428</S> daughters<S>1323</S> <i>that were </i>virgins<S>1330</S> apparelled<S>3847</S>. Then his servant<S>8334</S> brought<S>3318</S> her out<S>2351</S>, and bolted<S>5274</S> the door<S>1817</S> after<S>310</S> her.


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And Tamar<S>8559</S> put<S>3947</S> ashes<S>665</S> on her head<S>7218</S>, and tore<S>7167</S> her garment<S>3801</S> of <i>many </i>colours<S>6446</S> that <i>was</i> on her, and laid<S>7760</S> her hand<S>3027</S> on her head<S>7218</S>, and went<S>3212</S> on<S>1980</S> crying<S>2199</S>.


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And Absalom<S>53</S> her brother<S>251</S> said<S>559</S> to her, Hath Amnon<S>550</S> thy brother<S>251</S> been with thee? but hold now thy peace<S>2790</S>, my sister<S>269</S>: he <i>is</i> thy brother<S>251</S>; regard<S>7896</S> <S>3820</S> not this thing<S>1697</S>. So Tamar<S>8559</S> remained<S>3427</S> desolate<S>8074</S> in her brother<S>251</S> Absalom’s<S>53</S> house<S>1004</S>. <n>Amnon: Heb. Aminon regard…: Heb. set not thy heart desolate: Heb. and desolate</n>


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But when king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S> heard<S>8085</S> of all these things<S>1697</S>, he was very<S>3966</S> angry<S>2734</S>.


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And Absalom<S>53</S> spoke<S>1696</S> to his brother Amnon<S>550</S> neither good<S>2896</S> nor bad<S>7451</S>: for Absalom<S>53</S> hated<S>8130</S> Amnon<S>550</S>, because<S>1697</S> he had forced<S>6031</S> his sister<S>269</S> Tamar<S>8559</S>.


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And it came to pass after two full<S>3117</S> years<S>8141</S>, that Absalom<S>53</S> had sheepshearers<S>1494</S> in Baalhazor<S>1178</S>, which <i>is</i> beside Ephraim<S>669</S>: and Absalom<S>53</S> invited<S>7121</S> all the king’s<S>4428</S> sons<S>1121</S>.


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And Absalom<S>53</S> came<S>935</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Behold now, thy servant<S>5650</S> hath sheepshearers<S>1494</S>; let<S>3212</S> the king<S>4428</S>, I beseech thee, and his servants<S>5650</S> go<S>3212</S> with thy servant<S>5650</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to Absalom<S>53</S>, Nay, my son<S>1121</S>, let us not all now go<S>3212</S>, lest we be burdensome<S>3513</S> to thee. And he pressed<S>6555</S> him: yet he would<S>14</S> not go<S>3212</S>, but blessed<S>1288</S> him.


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Then said<S>559</S> Absalom<S>53</S>, If not, I pray thee, let my brother<S>251</S> Amnon<S>550</S> go<S>3212</S> with us. And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Why should he go<S>3212</S> with thee?


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But Absalom<S>53</S> pressed<S>6555</S> him, that he should let Amnon<S>550</S> and all the king’s<S>4428</S> sons<S>1121</S> go<S>7971</S> with him.


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Now Absalom<S>53</S> had commanded<S>6680</S> his servants<S>5288</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Mark<S>7200</S> ye now when Amnon’s<S>550</S> heart<S>3820</S> is merry<S>2896</S> with wine<S>3196</S>, and when I say<S>559</S> to you, Smite<S>5221</S> Amnon<S>550</S>; then kill<S>4191</S> him, fear<S>3372</S> not: have I not commanded<S>6680</S> you? be courageous<S>2388</S>, and be valiant<S>1121</S> <S>2428</S>. <n>have…: or, will you not, since I have commanded you? valiant: Heb. sons of valour</n>


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And the servants<S>5288</S> of Absalom<S>53</S> did<S>6213</S> to Amnon<S>550</S> as Absalom<S>53</S> had commanded<S>6680</S>. Then all the king’s<S>4428</S> sons<S>1121</S> arose<S>6965</S>, and every man<S>376</S> rode<S>7392</S> upon his mule<S>6505</S>, and fled<S>5127</S>. <n>gat…: Heb. rode</n>


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And it came to pass, while they were in the way<S>1870</S>, that the report<S>8052</S> came<S>935</S> to David<S>1732</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Absalom<S>53</S> hath slain<S>5221</S> all the king’s<S>4428</S> sons<S>1121</S>, and there is not one<S>259</S> of them left<S>3498</S>.


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Then the king<S>4428</S> arose<S>6965</S>, and tore<S>7167</S> his garments<S>899</S>, and lay<S>7901</S> on the earth<S>776</S>; and all his servants<S>5650</S> stood<S>5324</S> by with their clothes<S>899</S> torn<S>7167</S>.


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And Jonadab<S>3122</S>, the son<S>1121</S> of Shimeah<S>8093</S> David’s<S>1732</S> brother<S>251</S>, answered<S>6030</S> and said<S>559</S>, Let not my lord<S>113</S> suppose<S>559</S> <i>that</i> they have slain<S>4191</S> all the young men<S>5288</S> the king’s<S>4428</S> sons<S>1121</S>; for Amnon<S>550</S> only is dead<S>4191</S>: for by the appointment<S>6310</S> of Absalom<S>53</S> this hath been determined<S>7760</S> from the day<S>3117</S> that he forced<S>6031</S> his sister<S>269</S> Tamar<S>8559</S>. <n>appointment: Heb. mouth determined: or, settled</n>


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Now therefore let not my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> take<S>7760</S> the thing<S>1697</S> to his heart<S>3820</S>, to think<S>559</S> that all the king’s<S>4428</S> sons<S>1121</S> are dead<S>4191</S>: for Amnon<S>550</S> only is dead<S>4191</S>.


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But Absalom<S>53</S> fled<S>1272</S>. And the young man<S>5288</S> that kept the watch<S>6822</S> lifted up<S>5375</S> his eyes<S>5869</S>, and looked<S>7200</S>, and, behold, there came<S>1980</S> many<S>7227</S> people<S>5971</S> by the way<S>1870</S> of the hill<S>2022</S> side<S>6654</S> behind<S>310</S> him.


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And Jonadab<S>3122</S> said<S>559</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, Behold, the king’s<S>4428</S> sons<S>1121</S> come<S>935</S>: as thy servant<S>5650</S> said<S>1697</S>, so it is. <n>as thy…: Heb. according to the word of thy servant</n>


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And it came to pass, as soon as he had finished<S>3615</S> speaking<S>1696</S>, that, behold, the king’s<S>4428</S> sons<S>1121</S> came<S>935</S>, and lifted up<S>5375</S> their voice<S>6963</S> and wept<S>1058</S>: and the king<S>4428</S> also and all his servants<S>5650</S> wept<S>1058</S> exceedingly<S>3966</S> <S>1065</S> <S>1419</S>. <n>very…: Heb. with a great weeping greatly</n>


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But Absalom<S>53</S> fled<S>1272</S>, and went<S>3212</S> to Talmai<S>8526</S>, the son<S>1121</S> of Ammihud<S>5991</S> <S>5989</S>, king<S>4428</S> of Geshur<S>1650</S>. And <i>David </i>mourned<S>56</S> for his son<S>1121</S> every day<S>3117</S>. <n>Ammihud: or, Ammihur</n>


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So Absalom<S>53</S> fled<S>1272</S>, and went<S>3212</S> to Geshur<S>1650</S>, and was there three<S>7969</S> years<S>8141</S>.


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And <i>the soul of </i>king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S> longed<S>3615</S> to go forth<S>3318</S> to Absalom<S>53</S>: for he was comforted<S>5162</S> concerning Amnon<S>550</S>, seeing he was dead<S>4191</S>. <n>longed: or, was consumed</n>


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Now Joab<S>3097</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Zeruiah<S>6870</S> perceived<S>3045</S> that the king’s<S>4428</S> heart<S>3820</S> <i>was</i> toward Absalom<S>53</S>.


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And Joab<S>3097</S> sent<S>7971</S> to Tekoah<S>8620</S>, and brought<S>3947</S> from there a wise<S>2450</S> woman<S>802</S>, and said<S>559</S> to her, I pray thee, pretend to be a mourner<S>56</S>, and put on<S>3847</S> now mourning<S>60</S> apparel<S>899</S>, and anoint<S>5480</S> not thyself with oil<S>8081</S>, but be as a woman<S>802</S> that had a long<S>7227</S> time<S>3117</S> mourned<S>56</S> for the dead<S>4191</S>:


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And come<S>935</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, and speak<S>1696</S> in this manner<S>1697</S> to him. So Joab<S>3097</S> put<S>7760</S> the words<S>1697</S> in her mouth<S>6310</S>.


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And when the woman<S>802</S> of Tekoah<S>8621</S> spoke<S>559</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, she fell<S>5307</S> on her face<S>639</S> to the ground<S>776</S>, and did obeisance<S>7812</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Help<S>3467</S>, O king<S>4428</S>. <n>Help: Heb. Save</n>


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to her, What aileth thee? And she answered<S>559</S>, I <i>am </i>indeed<S>61</S> a widow<S>490</S> woman<S>802</S>, and my husband<S>376</S> is dead<S>4191</S>.


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And thy handmaid<S>8198</S> had two<S>8147</S> sons<S>1121</S>, and they two<S>8147</S> strove together<S>5327</S> in the field<S>7704</S>, and <i>there was</i> none to part<S>5337</S> them, but the one<S>259</S> smote<S>5221</S> the other<S>259</S>, and slew<S>4191</S> him. <n>none…: Heb. no deliverer between them</n>


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And, behold, the whole family<S>4940</S> hath risen<S>6965</S> against thy handmaid<S>8198</S>, and they said<S>559</S>, Deliver<S>5414</S> him that smote<S>5221</S> his brother<S>251</S>, that we may kill<S>4191</S> him, for the life<S>5315</S> of his brother<S>251</S> whom he slew<S>2026</S>; and we will destroy<S>8045</S> the heir<S>3423</S> also: and so they shall quench<S>3518</S> my coal<S>1513</S> which is left<S>7760</S>, and shall not leave<S>7604</S> to my husband<S>376</S> <i>neither </i>name<S>8034</S> nor remainder<S>7611</S> upon<S>6440</S> the earth<S>127</S>. <n>upon…: Heb. upon the face of the earth</n>


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to the woman<S>802</S>, Go<S>3212</S> to thy house<S>1004</S>, and I will issue an order<S>6680</S> concerning thee.


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And the woman<S>802</S> of Tekoah<S>8621</S> said<S>559</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, My lord<S>113</S>, O king<S>4428</S>, the iniquity<S>5771</S> <i>be</i> on me, and on my father’s<S>1</S> house<S>1004</S>: and the king<S>4428</S> and his throne<S>3678</S> <i>be </i>guiltless<S>5355</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S>, Whoever saith<S>1696</S> <i>any thing</i> to thee, bring<S>935</S> him to me, and he shall not touch<S>5060</S> thee any more<S>3254</S>.


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Then said<S>559</S> she, I pray thee, let the king<S>4428</S> remember<S>2142</S> the LORD<S>3068</S> thy God<S>430</S>, that thou wouldest not permit the avenger<S>1350</S> of blood<S>1818</S> to destroy<S>7843</S> any more<S>7235</S>, lest they destroy<S>8045</S> my son<S>1121</S>. And he said<S>559</S>, <i>As</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, there shall not one hair<S>8185</S> of thy son<S>1121</S> fall<S>5307</S> to the earth<S>776</S>. <n>that…: Heb. that the revenger of blood do not multiply to destroy</n>


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Then the woman<S>802</S> said<S>559</S>, Let thy handmaid<S>8198</S>, I pray thee, speak<S>1696</S> <i>one </i>word<S>1697</S> to my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S>. And he said<S>559</S>, Say on<S>1696</S>.


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And the woman<S>802</S> said<S>559</S>, Why then hast thou thought<S>2803</S> such a thing against the people<S>5971</S> of God<S>430</S>? for the king<S>4428</S> doth speak<S>1696</S> this thing<S>1697</S> as one who is faulty<S>818</S>, in that the king<S>4428</S> doth not bring home again<S>7725</S> his banished<S>5080</S>.


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For we must needs<S>4191</S> die<S>4191</S>, and <i>are</i> as water<S>4325</S> spilt<S>5064</S> on the ground<S>776</S>, which cannot be gathered up again<S>622</S>; neither doth God<S>430</S> respect<S>5375</S> <i>any </i>person<S>5315</S>: yet doth he devise<S>2803</S> means<S>4284</S>, that his banished<S>5080</S> be not driven out<S>5080</S> from him. <n>neither…: or, because God hath not taken away his life, he hath also devised means, etc</n>


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Now therefore that I have come<S>935</S> to speak<S>1696</S> of this thing<S>1697</S> to my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S>, <i>it is</i> because the people<S>5971</S> have made me afraid<S>3372</S>: and thy handmaid<S>8198</S> said<S>559</S>, I will now speak<S>1696</S> to the king<S>4428</S>; it may be that the king<S>4428</S> will perform<S>6213</S> the request<S>1697</S> of his handmaid<S>519</S>.


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For the king<S>4428</S> will hear<S>8085</S>, to deliver<S>5337</S> his handmaid<S>519</S> from the hand<S>3709</S> of the man<S>376</S> <i>that would </i>destroy<S>8045</S> me and my son<S>1121</S> together<S>3162</S> out of the inheritance<S>5159</S> of God<S>430</S>.


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Then thy handmaid<S>8198</S> said<S>559</S>, The word<S>1697</S> of my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> shall now be comforting<S>4496</S>: for as an angel<S>4397</S> of God<S>430</S>, so <i>is</i> my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> to discern<S>8085</S> good<S>2896</S> and bad<S>7451</S>: therefore the LORD<S>3068</S> thy God<S>430</S> will be with thee. <n>comfortable: Heb. for rest to discern: Heb. to hear</n>


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Then the king<S>4428</S> answered<S>6030</S> and said<S>559</S> to the woman<S>802</S>, Hide<S>3582</S> not from me, I pray thee, the thing<S>1697</S> that I shall ask<S>7592</S> thee. And the woman<S>802</S> said<S>559</S>, Let my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> now speak<S>1696</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S>, <i>Is not</i> the hand<S>3027</S> of Joab<S>3097</S> with thee in all this? And the woman<S>802</S> answered<S>6030</S> and said<S>559</S>, <i>As</i> thy soul<S>5315</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S>, none<S>376</S> can<S>786</S> turn to the right hand<S>3231</S> or to the left<S>8041</S> from any thing that my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> hath spoken<S>1696</S>: for thy servant<S>5650</S> Joab<S>3097</S>, he ordered<S>6680</S> me, and he put<S>7760</S> all these words<S>1697</S> in the mouth<S>6310</S> of thy handmaid<S>8198</S>:


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To<S>5668</S> bring about<S>5437</S> this change<S>6440</S> of affairs<S>1697</S> hath thy servant<S>5650</S> Joab<S>3097</S> done<S>6213</S> this thing<S>1697</S>: and my lord<S>113</S> <i>is </i>wise<S>2450</S>, according to the wisdom<S>2451</S> of an angel<S>4397</S> of God<S>430</S>, to know<S>3045</S> all <i>things</i> that <i>are</i> on the earth<S>776</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to Joab<S>3097</S>, Behold now, I have done<S>6213</S> this thing<S>1697</S>: go<S>3212</S> therefore, bring<S>7725</S> the young man<S>5288</S> Absalom<S>53</S> again<S>7725</S>.


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And Joab<S>3097</S> fell<S>5307</S> to the ground<S>776</S> on his face<S>6440</S>, and bowed<S>7812</S> himself, and thanked<S>1288</S> the king<S>4428</S>: and Joab<S>3097</S> said<S>559</S>, To day<S>3117</S> thy servant<S>5650</S> knoweth<S>3045</S> that I have found<S>4672</S> grace<S>2580</S> in thy sight<S>5869</S>, my lord<S>113</S>, O king<S>4428</S>, in that the king<S>4428</S> hath fulfilled<S>6213</S> the request<S>1697</S> of his servant<S>5650</S>. <n>thanked: Heb. blessed his servant: or, thy servant</n>


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So Joab<S>3097</S> arose<S>6965</S> and went<S>3212</S> to Geshur<S>1650</S>, and brought<S>935</S> Absalom<S>53</S> to Jerusalem<S>3389</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S>, Let him turn<S>5437</S> to his own house<S>1004</S>, and let him not see<S>7200</S> my face<S>6440</S>. So Absalom<S>53</S> returned<S>5437</S> to his own house<S>1004</S>, and saw<S>7200</S> not the king’s<S>4428</S> face<S>6440</S>.


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But in all Israel<S>3478</S> there was none<S>376</S> to be so much<S>3966</S> praised<S>1984</S> as Absalom<S>53</S> for his beauty<S>3303</S>: from the sole<S>3709</S> of his foot<S>7272</S> even to the crown of his head<S>6936</S> there was no blemish<S>3971</S> in him. <n>But…: Heb. And as Absalom there was not a beautiful man in all Israel to praise greatly</n>


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And when he cut <i>the hair of<S>1548</S></i> his head<S>7218</S>, (for it was at every year’s<S>3117</S> <S>3117</S> end<S>7093</S> that he cut<S>1548</S> <i>it</i>: because <i>the hair</i> was heavy<S>3513</S> on him, therefore he cut<S>1548</S> it:) he weighed<S>8254</S> the hair<S>8181</S> of his head<S>7218</S> at two hundred<S>3967</S> shekels<S>8255</S> after the king’s<S>4428</S> weight<S>68</S>.


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And to Absalom<S>53</S> there were born<S>3205</S> three<S>7969</S> sons<S>1121</S>, and one<S>259</S> daughter<S>1323</S>, whose name<S>8034</S> <i>was </i>Tamar<S>8559</S>: she was a woman<S>802</S> of a fair<S>3303</S> countenance<S>4758</S>.


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So Absalom<S>53</S> dwelt<S>3427</S> two full<S>3117</S> years<S>8141</S> in Jerusalem<S>3389</S>, and saw<S>7200</S> not the king’s<S>4428</S> face<S>6440</S>.


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Therefore Absalom<S>53</S> sent<S>7971</S> for Joab<S>3097</S>, that he might send<S>7971</S> him to the king<S>4428</S>; but he would<S>14</S> not come<S>935</S> to him: and when he sent again<S>7971</S> the second time<S>8145</S>, he would<S>14</S> not come<S>935</S>.


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Therefore he said<S>559</S> to his servants<S>5650</S>, See<S>7200</S>, Joab’s<S>3097</S> field<S>2513</S> is near<S>413</S> mine<S>3027</S>, and he hath barley<S>8184</S> there; go<S>3212</S> and set<S>3341</S> it on fire<S>784</S>. And Absalom’s<S>53</S> servants<S>5650</S> set<S>3341</S> the field<S>2513</S> on fire<S>784</S>. <n>near…: Heb. near my place</n>


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Then Joab<S>3097</S> arose<S>6965</S>, and came<S>935</S> to Absalom<S>53</S> to <i>his </i>house<S>1004</S>, and said<S>559</S> to him, Why have thy servants<S>5650</S> set<S>3341</S> my field<S>2513</S> on fire<S>784</S>?


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And Absalom<S>53</S> answered<S>559</S> Joab<S>3097</S>, Behold, I sent<S>7971</S> to thee, saying<S>559</S>, Come<S>935</S> here, that I may send<S>7971</S> thee to the king<S>4428</S>, to say<S>559</S>, Why am I come<S>935</S> from Geshur<S>1650</S>? <i>it had been </i>good<S>2896</S> for me <i>had I been</i> there still: now therefore let me see<S>7200</S> the king’s<S>4428</S> face<S>6440</S>; and if there is<S>3426</S> <i>any </i>iniquity<S>5771</S> in me, let him kill<S>4191</S> me.


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So Joab<S>3097</S> came<S>935</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, and told<S>5046</S> him: and when he had called<S>7121</S> for Absalom<S>53</S>, he came<S>935</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, and bowed<S>7812</S> himself on his face<S>639</S> to the ground<S>776</S> before<S>6440</S> the king<S>4428</S>: and the king<S>4428</S> kissed<S>5401</S> Absalom<S>53</S>.


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And it came to pass after this<S>310</S>, that Absalom<S>53</S> prepared<S>6213</S> him chariots<S>4818</S> and horses<S>5483</S>, and fifty<S>2572</S> men<S>376</S> to run<S>7323</S> before<S>6440</S> him.


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And Absalom<S>53</S> rose early<S>7925</S>, and stood<S>5975</S> beside<S>3027</S> the way<S>1870</S> of the gate<S>8179</S>: and it was <i>so</i>, that when any man<S>376</S> that had a controversy<S>7379</S> came<S>935</S> to the king<S>4428</S> for judgment<S>4941</S>, then Absalom<S>53</S> called<S>7121</S> to him, and said<S>559</S>, Of what<S>335</S> city<S>5892</S> <i>art</i> thou? And he said<S>559</S>, Thy servant<S>5650</S> <i>is </i>one<S>259</S> of the tribes<S>7626</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>. <n>came: Heb. to come</n>


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And Absalom<S>53</S> said<S>559</S> to him, See<S>7200</S>, thy matters<S>1697</S> <i>are </i>good<S>2896</S> and right<S>5228</S>; but <i>there is</i> no man <i>deputed</i> by the king<S>4428</S> to hear<S>8085</S> thee. <n>there…: or, none will hear thee from the king downward</n>


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Absalom<S>53</S> said<S>559</S> moreover, O that I were made<S>7760</S> judge<S>8199</S> in the land<S>776</S>, that every man<S>376</S> who hath any suit<S>7379</S> or cause<S>4941</S> might come<S>935</S> to me, and I would do him justice<S>6663</S>!


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And it was <i>so</i>, that when any man<S>376</S> came near<S>7126</S> <i>to him</i> to do him obeisance<S>7812</S>, he put forth<S>7971</S> his hand<S>3027</S>, and took<S>2388</S> him, and kissed<S>5401</S> him.


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And in this manner<S>1697</S> did<S>6213</S> Absalom<S>53</S> to all Israel<S>3478</S> that came<S>935</S> to the king<S>4428</S> for judgment<S>4941</S>: so Absalom<S>53</S> stole<S>1589</S> the hearts<S>3820</S> of the men<S>582</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>.


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And it came to pass after<S>7093</S> forty<S>705</S> years<S>8141</S>, that Absalom<S>53</S> said<S>559</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, I pray thee, let me go<S>3212</S> and pay<S>7999</S> my vow<S>5088</S>, which I have vowed<S>5087</S> to the LORD<S>3068</S>, in Hebron<S>2275</S>.


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For thy servant<S>5650</S> vowed<S>5087</S> a vow<S>5088</S> while I abode<S>3427</S> at Geshur<S>1650</S> in Syria<S>758</S>, saying<S>559</S>, If the LORD<S>3068</S> shall bring me again<S>7725</S> indeed to Jerusalem<S>3389</S>, then I will serve<S>5647</S> the LORD<S>3068</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Go<S>3212</S> in peace<S>7965</S>. So he arose<S>6965</S>, and went<S>3212</S> to Hebron<S>2275</S>.


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But Absalom<S>53</S> sent<S>7971</S> spies<S>7270</S> throughout all the tribes<S>7626</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, saying<S>559</S>, As soon as ye hear<S>8085</S> the sound<S>6963</S> of the trumpet<S>7782</S>, then ye shall say<S>559</S>, Absalom<S>53</S> reigneth<S>4427</S> in Hebron<S>2275</S>.


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And with Absalom<S>53</S> went<S>1980</S> two hundred<S>3967</S> men<S>376</S> from Jerusalem<S>3389</S>, <i>that were </i>invited<S>7121</S>; and they went<S>1980</S> in their simplicity<S>8537</S>, and they knew<S>3045</S> not any thing<S>1697</S>.


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And Absalom<S>53</S> sent<S>7971</S> for Ahithophel<S>302</S> the Gilonite<S>1526</S>, David’s<S>1732</S> counsellor<S>3289</S>, from his city<S>5892</S>, <i>even</i> from Giloh<S>1542</S>, while he offered<S>2076</S> sacrifices<S>2077</S>. And the conspiracy<S>7195</S> was strong<S>533</S>; for the people<S>5971</S> increased<S>7227</S> continually<S>1980</S> with Absalom<S>53</S>.


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And there came<S>935</S> a messenger<S>5046</S> to David<S>1732</S>, saying<S>559</S>, The hearts<S>3820</S> of the men<S>376</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> are after<S>310</S> Absalom<S>53</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to all his servants<S>5650</S> that <i>were</i> with him at Jerusalem<S>3389</S>, Arise<S>6965</S>, and let us flee<S>1272</S>; for we shall not <i>else </i>escape<S>6413</S> from<S>6440</S> Absalom<S>53</S>: make speed<S>4116</S> to depart<S>3212</S>, lest he should overtake<S>5381</S> us suddenly<S>4116</S>, and bring<S>5080</S> evil<S>7451</S> upon us, and smite<S>5221</S> the city<S>5892</S> with the edge<S>6310</S> of the sword<S>2719</S>. <n>bring: Heb. thrust</n>


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And the king’s<S>4428</S> servants<S>5650</S> said<S>559</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, Behold, thy servants<S>5650</S> <i>are ready to do</i> whatever my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> shall appoint<S>977</S>. <n>appoint: Heb. choose</n>


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And the king<S>4428</S> went forth<S>3318</S>, and all his household<S>1004</S> after<S>7272</S> him. And the king<S>4428</S> left<S>5800</S> ten<S>6235</S> women<S>802</S>, <i>who were </i>concubines<S>6370</S>, to keep<S>8104</S> the house<S>1004</S>. <n>after…: Heb. at his feet</n>


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And the king<S>4428</S> went forth<S>3318</S>, and all the people<S>5971</S> after<S>7272</S> him, and tarried<S>5975</S> in a place<S>1004</S> that was far off<S>4801</S> <S>1023</S>.


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And all his servants<S>5650</S> passed on<S>5674</S> by<S>3027</S> his side; and all the Cherethites<S>3774</S>, and all the Pelethites<S>6432</S>, and all the Gittites<S>1663</S>, six<S>8337</S> hundred<S>3967</S> men<S>376</S> who came<S>935</S> after<S>7272</S> him from Gath<S>1661</S>, passed on<S>5674</S> before<S>6440</S> the king<S>4428</S>.


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Then said<S>559</S> the king<S>4428</S> to Ittai<S>863</S> the Gittite<S>1663</S>, Why goest<S>3212</S> thou also with us? return<S>7725</S> to thy place<S>4725</S>, and abide<S>3427</S> with the king<S>4428</S>: for thou <i>art</i> a stranger<S>5237</S>, and also an exile<S>1540</S>.


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Though thou camest<S>935</S> <i>but </i>yesterday<S>8543</S>, should I this day<S>3117</S> make thee go<S>3212</S> up and down<S>5128</S> with us? seeing I go<S>1980</S> wherever I may, return<S>7725</S> thou, and take back<S>7725</S> thy brethren<S>251</S>: mercy<S>2617</S> and truth<S>571</S> <i>be</i> with thee. <n>go up…: Heb. wander in going</n>


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And Ittai<S>863</S> answered<S>6030</S> the king<S>4428</S>, and said<S>559</S>, <i>As</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, and <i>as</i> my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, surely in what place<S>4725</S> my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> shall be, whether in death<S>4194</S> or life<S>2416</S>, even there also will thy servant<S>5650</S> be.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Ittai<S>863</S>, Go<S>3212</S> and pass over<S>5674</S>. And Ittai<S>863</S> the Gittite<S>1663</S> passed over<S>5674</S>, and all his men<S>582</S>, and all the little ones<S>2945</S> that <i>were</i> with him.


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And all the country<S>776</S> wept<S>1058</S> with a loud<S>1419</S> voice<S>6963</S>, and all the people<S>5971</S> passed over<S>5674</S>: the king<S>4428</S> also himself passed over<S>5674</S> the brook<S>5158</S> Kidron<S>6939</S>, and all the people<S>5971</S> passed over<S>5674</S>, toward<S>6440</S> the way<S>1870</S> of the wilderness<S>4057</S>. <n>Kidron: Gr. Cedron</n>


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And lo Zadok<S>6659</S> also, and all the Levites<S>3881</S> <i>were</i> with him, bearing<S>5375</S> the ark<S>727</S> of the covenant<S>1285</S> of God<S>430</S>: and they set down<S>3332</S> the ark<S>727</S> of God<S>430</S>; and Abiathar<S>54</S> went up<S>5927</S>, until all the people<S>5971</S> had passed<S>8552</S> <S>5674</S> out of the city<S>5892</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to Zadok<S>6659</S>, Carry back<S>7725</S> the ark<S>727</S> of God<S>430</S> into the city<S>5892</S>: if I shall find<S>4672</S> favour<S>2580</S> in the eyes<S>5869</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, he will bring me again<S>7725</S>, and show<S>7200</S> me <i>both</i> it, and his habitation<S>5116</S>:


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But if he shall thus say<S>559</S>, I have no delight<S>2654</S> in thee; behold, <i>here am</i> I, let him do<S>6213</S> to me as seemeth<S>5869</S> good<S>2896</S> to him.


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The king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> also to Zadok<S>6659</S> the priest<S>3548</S>, <i>Art not</i> thou a seer<S>7200</S>? return<S>7725</S> into the city<S>5892</S> in peace<S>7965</S>, and your two<S>8147</S> sons<S>1121</S> with you, Ahimaaz<S>290</S> thy son<S>1121</S>, and Jonathan<S>3083</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Abiathar<S>54</S>.


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See<S>7200</S>, I will tarry<S>4102</S> in the plain<S>6160</S> <S>5679</S> of the wilderness<S>4057</S>, until word<S>1697</S> shall come<S>935</S> from you to inform<S>5046</S> me.


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Zadok<S>6659</S> therefore and Abiathar<S>54</S> carried<S>7725</S> the ark<S>727</S> of God<S>430</S> again<S>7725</S> to Jerusalem<S>3389</S>: and they tarried<S>3427</S> there.


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And David<S>1732</S> went up<S>5927</S> by the ascent<S>4608</S> of <i>mount </i>Olivet<S>2132</S>, and wept<S>1058</S> as he went<S>5927</S>, and had his head<S>7218</S> covered<S>2645</S>, and he went<S>1980</S> barefoot<S>3182</S>: and all the people<S>5971</S> that <i>were</i> with him covered<S>2645</S> every man<S>376</S> his head<S>7218</S>, and they went up<S>5927</S>, weeping<S>1058</S> as they went<S>5927</S>. <n>and wept…: Heb. going up and weeping</n>


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And <i>one </i>told<S>5046</S> David<S>1732</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Ahithophel<S>302</S> <i>is</i> among the conspirators<S>7194</S> with Absalom<S>53</S>. And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S>, O LORD<S>3068</S>, I pray thee, turn the counsel<S>6098</S> of Ahithophel<S>302</S> into foolishness<S>5528</S>.


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And it came to pass, that <i>when </i>David<S>1732</S> had come<S>935</S> to the top<S>7218</S> <i>of the mount</i>, where he worshipped<S>7812</S> God<S>430</S>, behold, Hushai<S>2365</S> the Archite<S>757</S> came to meet<S>7125</S> him with his coat<S>3801</S> torn<S>7167</S>, and earth<S>127</S> upon his head<S>7218</S>:


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To whom David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S>, If thou shalt pass on<S>5674</S> with me, then thou shalt be a burden<S>4853</S> to me:


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But if thou shalt return<S>7725</S> to the city<S>5892</S>, and say<S>559</S> to Absalom<S>53</S>, I will be thy servant<S>5650</S>, O king<S>4428</S>; <i>as</i> I <i>have been</i> thy father’s<S>1</S> servant<S>5650</S> to this time<S>227</S>, so <i>will</i> I now also <i>be</i> thy servant<S>5650</S>: then mayest thou for me defeat<S>6565</S> the counsel<S>6098</S> of Ahithophel<S>302</S>.


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And <i>hast thou</i> not there with thee Zadok<S>6659</S> and Abiathar<S>54</S> the priests<S>3548</S>? therefore it shall be, <i>that</i> whatever thing<S>1697</S> thou shalt hear<S>8085</S> out of the king’s<S>4428</S> house<S>1004</S>, thou shalt tell<S>5046</S> <i>it</i> to Zadok<S>6659</S> and Abiathar<S>54</S> the priests<S>3548</S>.


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Behold, <i>they have</i> there with them their two<S>8147</S> sons<S>1121</S>, Ahimaaz<S>290</S> Zadok’s<S>6659</S> <i>son</i>, and Jonathan<S>3083</S> Abiathar’s<S>54</S> <i>son</i>; and by them<S>3027</S> ye shall send<S>7971</S> to me every thing<S>1697</S> that ye can hear<S>8085</S>.


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So Hushai<S>2365</S> David’s<S>1732</S> friend<S>7463</S> came<S>935</S> into the city<S>5892</S>, and Absalom<S>53</S> came<S>935</S> into Jerusalem<S>3389</S>.


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And when David<S>1732</S> was a little<S>4592</S> past<S>5674</S> the top<S>7218</S> <i>of the hill</i>, behold, Ziba<S>6717</S> the servant<S>5288</S> of Mephibosheth<S>4648</S> met<S>7125</S> him, with a couple<S>6776</S> of donkeys<S>2543</S> saddled<S>2280</S>, and upon them two hundred<S>3967</S> <i>loaves</i> of bread<S>3899</S>, and an hundred<S>3967</S> bunches of raisins<S>6778</S>, and an hundred<S>3967</S> of summer fruits<S>7019</S>, and a bottle<S>5035</S> of wine<S>3196</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to Ziba<S>6717</S>, What meanest thou by these? And Ziba<S>6717</S> said<S>559</S>, The donkeys<S>2543</S> <i>are</i> for the king’s<S>4428</S> household<S>1004</S> to ride on<S>7392</S>; and the bread<S>3899</S> and summer fruit<S>7019</S> for the young men<S>5288</S> to eat<S>398</S>; and the wine<S>3196</S>, that such as are faint<S>3287</S> in the wilderness<S>4057</S> may drink<S>8354</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S>, And where <i>is</i> thy master’s<S>113</S> son<S>1121</S>? And Ziba<S>6717</S> said<S>559</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, Behold, he abideth<S>3427</S> at Jerusalem<S>3389</S>: for he said<S>559</S>, To day<S>3117</S> shall the house<S>1004</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> restore<S>7725</S> to me the kingdom<S>4468</S> of my father<S>1</S>.


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Then said<S>559</S> the king<S>4428</S> to Ziba<S>6717</S>, Behold, thine <i>are</i> all that <i>pertained</i> to Mephibosheth<S>4648</S>. And Ziba<S>6717</S> said<S>559</S>, I humbly<S>7812</S> beseech thee <i>that</i> I may find<S>4672</S> grace<S>2580</S> in thy sight<S>5869</S>, my lord<S>113</S>, O king<S>4428</S>. <n>I humbly…: Heb. I do obeisance</n>


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And when king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S> came<S>935</S> to Bahurim<S>980</S>, behold, from there came out<S>3318</S> a man<S>376</S> of the family<S>4940</S> of the house<S>1004</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>, whose name<S>8034</S> <i>was </i>Shimei<S>8096</S>, the son<S>1121</S> of Gera<S>1617</S>: he came forth<S>3318</S>, and cursed<S>7043</S> continually as he came<S>3318</S>. <n>he came forth…: or, he still came forth and cursed</n>


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And he cast<S>5619</S> stones<S>68</S> at David<S>1732</S>, and at all the servants<S>5650</S> of king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S>: and all the people<S>5971</S> and all the mighty men<S>1368</S> <i>were</i> on his right hand<S>3225</S> and on his left<S>8040</S>.


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And thus said<S>559</S> Shimei<S>8096</S> when he cursed<S>7043</S>, Come out<S>3318</S>, come out<S>3318</S>, thou bloody<S>1818</S> man<S>376</S>, and thou worthless<S>1100</S> fellow<S>376</S>: <n>bloody…: Heb. man of blood</n>


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The LORD<S>3068</S> hath returned<S>7725</S> upon thee all the blood<S>1818</S> of the house<S>1004</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>, in whose stead thou hast reigned<S>4427</S>; and the LORD<S>3068</S> hath delivered<S>5414</S> the kingdom<S>4410</S> into the hand<S>3027</S> of Absalom<S>53</S> thy son<S>1121</S>: and, behold, thou <i>art taken</i> in thy mischief<S>7451</S>, because thou <i>art</i> a bloody<S>1818</S> man<S>376</S>. <n>behold…: Heb. behold thee in thy evil</n>


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Then said<S>559</S> Abishai<S>52</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Zeruiah<S>6870</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, Why should this dead<S>4191</S> dog<S>3611</S> curse<S>7043</S> my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S>? let me go over<S>5674</S>, I pray thee, and take off<S>5493</S> his head<S>7218</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S>, What have I to do with you, ye sons<S>1121</S> of Zeruiah<S>6870</S>? so let him curse<S>7043</S>, because the LORD<S>3068</S> hath said<S>559</S> to him, Curse<S>7043</S> David<S>1732</S>. Who shall then say<S>559</S>, Why hast thou done so<S>6213</S>?


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Abishai<S>52</S>, and to all his servants<S>5650</S>, Behold, my son<S>1121</S>, who came forth<S>3318</S> from my own body<S>4578</S>, seeketh<S>1245</S> my life<S>5315</S>: how much more now <i>may this </i>Benjamite<S>1145</S> <i>do it</i>? let him alone<S>3240</S>, and let him curse<S>7043</S>; for the LORD<S>3068</S> hath bidden<S>559</S> him.


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It may be that the LORD<S>3068</S> will look<S>7200</S> on my affliction<S>5869</S> <S>6040</S>, and that the LORD<S>3068</S> will repay<S>7725</S> me good<S>2896</S> for his cursing<S>7045</S> this day<S>3117</S>. <n>affliction: or, tears: Heb. eye</n>


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And as David<S>1732</S> and his men<S>582</S> went<S>3212</S> by the way<S>1870</S>, Shimei<S>8096</S> went along<S>1980</S> on the hill’s<S>2022</S> side<S>6763</S> opposite<S>5980</S> him, and cursed<S>7043</S> as he went<S>1980</S>, and threw<S>5619</S> stones<S>68</S> at<S>5980</S> him, and cast<S>6080</S> dust<S>6083</S>. <n>cast…: Heb. dusted him with dust</n>


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And the king<S>4428</S>, and all the people<S>5971</S> that <i>were</i> with him, became<S>935</S> weary<S>5889</S>, and refreshed<S>5314</S> themselves there.


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And Absalom<S>53</S>, and all the people<S>5971</S> the men<S>376</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, came<S>935</S> to Jerusalem<S>3389</S>, and Ahithophel<S>302</S> with him.


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And it came to pass, when Hushai<S>2365</S> the Archite<S>757</S>, David’s<S>1732</S> friend<S>7463</S>, had come<S>935</S> to Absalom<S>53</S>, that Hushai<S>2365</S> said<S>559</S> to Absalom<S>53</S>, God save<S>2421</S> the king<S>4428</S>, God save<S>2421</S> the king<S>4428</S>. <n>God…: Heb. Let the king live</n>


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And Absalom<S>53</S> said<S>559</S> to Hushai<S>2365</S>, <i>Is</i> this thy kindness<S>2617</S> to thy friend<S>7453</S>? why wentest<S>1980</S> thou not with thy friend<S>7453</S>?


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And Hushai<S>2365</S> said<S>559</S> to Absalom<S>53</S>, Nay; but whom the LORD<S>3068</S>, and this people<S>5971</S>, and all the men<S>376</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, choose<S>977</S>, his will I be, and with him will I abide<S>3427</S>.


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And again<S>8145</S>, whom should I serve<S>5647</S>? <i>should I</i> not <i>serve</i> in the presence<S>6440</S> of his son<S>1121</S>? as I have served<S>5647</S> in thy father’s<S>1</S> presence<S>6440</S>, so will I be in thy presence<S>6440</S>.


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Then said<S>559</S> Absalom<S>53</S> to Ahithophel<S>302</S>, Give<S>3051</S> counsel<S>6098</S> among you what we shall do<S>6213</S>.


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And Ahithophel<S>302</S> said<S>559</S> to Absalom<S>53</S>, Go in<S>935</S> to thy father’s<S>1</S> concubines<S>6370</S>, which he hath left<S>3240</S> to keep<S>8104</S> the house<S>1004</S>; and all Israel<S>3478</S> shall hear<S>8085</S> that thou art abhorred<S>887</S> by thy father<S>1</S>: then shall the hands<S>3027</S> of all that <i>are</i> with thee be strong<S>2388</S>.


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So they spread<S>5186</S> Absalom<S>53</S> a tent<S>168</S> upon the top of the house<S>1406</S>; and Absalom<S>53</S> went in<S>935</S> to his father’s<S>1</S> concubines<S>6370</S> in the sight<S>5869</S> of all Israel<S>3478</S>.


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And the counsel<S>6098</S> of Ahithophel<S>302</S>, which he counselled<S>3289</S> in those days<S>3117</S>, <i>was</i> as if a man<S>376</S> had enquired<S>7592</S> at the oracle<S>1697</S> of God<S>430</S>: so <i>was</i> all the counsel<S>6098</S> of Ahithophel<S>302</S> both with David<S>1732</S> and with Absalom<S>53</S>. <n>oracle: Heb. word</n>


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Moreover Ahithophel<S>302</S> said<S>559</S> to Absalom<S>53</S>, Let me now choose out<S>977</S> twelve<S>8147</S> <S>6240</S> thousand<S>505</S> men<S>376</S>, and I will arise<S>6965</S> and pursue<S>7291</S> after<S>310</S> David<S>1732</S> this night<S>3915</S>:


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And I will come<S>935</S> upon him while he <i>is </i>weary<S>3023</S> and weak<S>7504</S> handed<S>3027</S>, and will make him afraid<S>2729</S>: and all the people<S>5971</S> that <i>are</i> with him shall flee<S>5127</S>; and I will smite<S>5221</S> the king<S>4428</S> only:


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And I will bring back<S>7725</S> all the people<S>5971</S> to thee: the man<S>376</S> whom thou seekest<S>1245</S> <i>is</i> as if all returned<S>7725</S>: <i>so</i> all the people<S>5971</S> shall be in peace<S>7965</S>.


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And the saying<S>1697</S> pleased<S>3474</S> Absalom<S>53</S> well<S>5869</S>, and all the elders<S>2205</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>. <n>pleased…: Heb. was right in the eyes of, etc</n>


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Then said<S>559</S> Absalom<S>53</S>, Call<S>7121</S> now Hushai<S>2365</S> the Archite<S>757</S> also, and let us hear<S>8085</S> likewise what he saith<S>6310</S>. <n>what…: Heb. what is in his mouth</n>


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And when Hushai<S>2365</S> had come<S>935</S> to Absalom<S>53</S>, Absalom<S>53</S> spoke<S>559</S> to him, saying<S>559</S>, Ahithophel<S>302</S> hath spoken<S>1696</S> after this manner<S>1697</S>: shall we do<S>6213</S> <i>after</i> his saying<S>1697</S>? if not; speak<S>1696</S> thou. <n>his saying: Heb. his word</n>


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And Hushai<S>2365</S> said<S>559</S> to Absalom<S>53</S>, The counsel<S>6098</S> that Ahithophel<S>302</S> hath given<S>3289</S> <i>is</i> not good<S>2896</S> at this time<S>6471</S>. <n>given: Heb. counselled</n>


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For, said<S>559</S> Hushai<S>2365</S>, thou knowest<S>3045</S> thy father<S>1</S> and his men<S>582</S>, that they <i>are</i> mighty men<S>1368</S>, and they <i>are </i>chafed<S>4751</S> in their minds<S>5315</S>, as a bear<S>1677</S> robbed<S>7909</S> of her whelps in the field<S>7704</S>: and thy father<S>1</S> <i>is</i> a man<S>376</S> of war<S>4421</S>, and will not lodge<S>3885</S> with the people<S>5971</S>. <n>chafed…: Heb. bitter of soul</n>


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Behold, he is hid<S>2244</S> now in some<S>259</S> pit<S>6354</S>, or in some<S>259</S> <i>other </i>place<S>4725</S>: and it will come to pass, when some of them are overthrown<S>5307</S> at the first<S>8462</S>, that whoever<S>8085</S> heareth<S>8085</S> it will say<S>559</S>, There is a slaughter<S>4046</S> among the people<S>5971</S> that follow<S>310</S> Absalom<S>53</S>. <n>overthrown: Heb. fallen</n>


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And he also <i>that is </i>valiant<S>1121</S> <S>2428</S>, whose heart<S>3820</S> <i>is</i> as the heart<S>3820</S> of a lion<S>738</S>, shall utterly<S>4549</S> melt<S>4549</S>: for all Israel<S>3478</S> knoweth<S>3045</S> that thy father<S>1</S> <i>is</i> a mighty man<S>1368</S>, and <i>they</i> who <i>are</i> with him <i>are </i>valiant<S>2428</S> men<S>1121</S>.


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Therefore I counsel<S>3289</S> that all Israel<S>3478</S> should be generally<S>622</S> gathered<S>622</S> to thee, from Dan<S>1835</S> even to Beersheba<S>884</S>, as the sand<S>2344</S> that <i>is</i> by the sea<S>3220</S> for multitude<S>7230</S>; and that thou shouldest go<S>1980</S> to battle<S>7128</S> in thy own person<S>6440</S>. <n>that thou…: Heb. that thy face, or, presence go, etc</n>


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So shall we come<S>935</S> upon him in some<S>259</S> place<S>4725</S> where he shall be found<S>4672</S>, and we will light<S>5168</S> upon him as the dew<S>2919</S> falleth<S>5307</S> on the ground<S>127</S>: and of him and of all the men<S>582</S> that <i>are</i> with him there shall not be left<S>3498</S> so much as<S>1571</S> one<S>259</S>.


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Moreover, if<S>518</S> he shall have entered<S>622</S> into a city<S>5892</S>, then shall all Israel<S>3478</S> bring<S>5375</S> ropes<S>2256</S> to that city<S>5892</S>, and we will draw<S>5498</S> it into the river<S>5158</S>, until there is not one<S>1571</S> small stone<S>6872</S> found<S>4672</S> there.


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And Absalom<S>53</S> and all the men<S>376</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> said<S>559</S>, The counsel<S>6098</S> of Hushai<S>2365</S> the Archite<S>757</S> <i>is </i>better<S>2896</S> than the counsel<S>6098</S> of Ahithophel<S>302</S>. For the LORD<S>3068</S> had appointed<S>6680</S> to defeat<S>6565</S> the good<S>2896</S> counsel<S>6098</S> of Ahithophel<S>302</S>, to the intent<S>5668</S> that the LORD<S>3068</S> might bring<S>935</S> evil<S>7451</S> upon Absalom<S>53</S>. <n>appointed: Heb. commanded</n>


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Then said<S>559</S> Hushai<S>2365</S> to Zadok<S>6659</S> and to Abiathar<S>54</S> the priests<S>3548</S>, Thus and thus did Ahithophel<S>302</S> counsel<S>3289</S> Absalom<S>53</S> and the elders<S>2205</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>; and thus and thus have I counselled<S>3289</S>.


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Now therefore send<S>7971</S> quickly<S>4120</S>, and tell<S>5046</S> David<S>1732</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Lodge<S>3885</S> not this night<S>3915</S> in the plains<S>6160</S> <S>5679</S> of the wilderness<S>4057</S>, but speedily<S>5674</S> pass over<S>5674</S>; lest the king<S>4428</S> be swallowed up<S>1104</S>, and all the people<S>5971</S> that <i>are</i> with him.


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Now Jonathan<S>3083</S> and Ahimaaz<S>290</S> stayed<S>5975</S> by Enrogel<S>5883</S>; for they might<S>3201</S> not be seen<S>7200</S> to come<S>935</S> into the city<S>5892</S>: and a maidservant<S>8198</S> went<S>1980</S> and told<S>5046</S> them; and they went<S>3212</S> and told<S>5046</S> king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S>.


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Nevertheless a lad<S>5288</S> saw<S>7200</S> them, and told<S>5046</S> Absalom<S>53</S>: but they went<S>3212</S> both<S>8147</S> of them away quickly<S>4120</S>, and came<S>935</S> to the house<S>1004</S> of a man<S>376</S> in Bahurim<S>980</S>, who had a well<S>875</S> in his court<S>2691</S>; into which<S>8033</S> they descended<S>3381</S>.


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And the woman<S>802</S> took<S>3947</S> and spread<S>6566</S> a covering<S>4539</S> over the well’s<S>875</S> mouth<S>6440</S>, and spread<S>7849</S> ground grain<S>7383</S> on it; and the thing<S>1697</S> was not known<S>3045</S>.


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And when Absalom’s<S>53</S> servants<S>5650</S> came<S>935</S> to the woman<S>802</S> to the house<S>1004</S>, they said<S>559</S>, Where <i>is </i>Ahimaaz<S>290</S> and Jonathan<S>3083</S>? And the woman<S>802</S> said<S>559</S> to them, They have gone over<S>5674</S> the brook<S>4323</S> of water<S>4325</S>. And when they had sought<S>1245</S> and could not find<S>4672</S> <i>them</i>, they returned<S>7725</S> to Jerusalem<S>3389</S>.


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And it came to pass, after<S>310</S> they had departed<S>3212</S>, that they came<S>5927</S> out of the well<S>875</S>, and went<S>3212</S> and told<S>5046</S> king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S>, and said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, Arise<S>6965</S>, and pass quickly<S>4120</S> over<S>5674</S> the water<S>4325</S>: for thus hath Ahithophel<S>302</S> counselled<S>3289</S> against you.


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Then David<S>1732</S> arose<S>6965</S>, and all the people<S>5971</S> that <i>were</i> with him, and they passed over<S>5674</S> Jordan<S>3383</S>: by the morning<S>1242</S> light<S>216</S> there was left<S>5737</S> not one<S>259</S> of them that had not gone over<S>5674</S> Jordan<S>3383</S>.


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And when Ahithophel<S>302</S> saw<S>7200</S> that his counsel<S>6098</S> was not followed<S>6213</S>, he saddled<S>2280</S> <i>his </i>donkey<S>2543</S>, and arose<S>6965</S>, and went home<S>3212</S> to his house<S>1004</S>, to his city<S>5892</S>, and put his household<S>1004</S> in order<S>6680</S>, and hanged<S>2614</S> himself, and died<S>4191</S>, and was buried<S>6912</S> in the sepulchre<S>6913</S> of his father<S>1</S>. <n>followed: Heb. done put his…: Heb. gave charge concerning his house</n>


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Then David<S>1732</S> came<S>935</S> to Mahanaim<S>4266</S>. And Absalom<S>53</S> passed over<S>5674</S> Jordan<S>3383</S>, he and all the men<S>376</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> with him.


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And Absalom<S>53</S> made<S>7760</S> Amasa<S>6021</S> captain of the host<S>6635</S> instead of Joab<S>3097</S>: which Amasa<S>6021</S> <i>was</i> a man’s<S>376</S> son<S>1121</S>, whose name<S>8034</S> <i>was </i>Ithra<S>3501</S> an Israelite<S>3481</S>, that went in<S>935</S> to Abigail<S>26</S> the daughter<S>1323</S> of Nahash<S>5176</S>, sister<S>269</S> to Zeruiah<S>6870</S> Joab’s<S>3097</S> mother<S>517</S>. <n>Ithra an Israelite: or, Jether an Ishmaelite Abigail: Heb. Abigal Nahash: or, Jesse</n>


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So Israel<S>3478</S> and Absalom<S>53</S> encamped<S>2583</S> in the land<S>776</S> of Gilead<S>1568</S>.


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And it came to pass, when David<S>1732</S> had come<S>935</S> to Mahanaim<S>4266</S>, that Shobi<S>7629</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Nahash<S>5176</S> of Rabbah<S>7237</S> of the children<S>1121</S> of Ammon<S>5983</S>, and Machir<S>4353</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Ammiel<S>5988</S> of Lodebar<S>3810</S>, and Barzillai<S>1271</S> the Gileadite<S>1569</S> of Rogelim<S>7274</S>,


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Brought<S>5066</S> beds<S>4904</S>, and basins<S>5592</S>, and earthen<S>3335</S> vessels<S>3627</S>, and wheat<S>2406</S>, and barley<S>8184</S>, and flour<S>7058</S>, and roasted<S>7039</S> <i>grain</i>, and beans<S>6321</S>, and lentiles<S>5742</S>, and roasted<S>7039</S> <i>seeds</i>, <n>basons: or, cups</n>


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And honey<S>1706</S>, and butter<S>2529</S>, and sheep<S>6629</S>, and cheese<S>8194</S> of cows<S>1241</S>, for David<S>1732</S>, and for the people<S>5971</S> that <i>were</i> with him, to eat<S>398</S>: for they said<S>559</S>, The people<S>5971</S> <i>are </i>hungry<S>7457</S>, and weary<S>5889</S>, and thirsty<S>6771</S>, in the wilderness<S>4057</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> numbered<S>6485</S> the people<S>5971</S> that <i>were</i> with him, and set<S>7760</S> over them captains<S>8269</S> of thousands<S>505</S> and captains<S>8269</S> of hundreds<S>3967</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> sent forth<S>7971</S> a third part<S>7992</S> of the people<S>5971</S> under the hand<S>3027</S> of Joab<S>3097</S>, and a third part<S>7992</S> under the hand<S>3027</S> of Abishai<S>52</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Zeruiah<S>6870</S>, Joab’s<S>3097</S> brother<S>251</S>, and a third part<S>7992</S> under the hand<S>3027</S> of Ittai<S>863</S> the Gittite<S>1663</S>. And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to the people<S>5971</S>, I will surely<S>3318</S> go forth<S>3318</S> with you myself<S>589</S> also.


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But the people<S>5971</S> answered<S>559</S>, Thou shalt not go forth<S>3318</S>: for if we flee<S>5127</S> away<S>5127</S>, they will not care<S>7760</S> <S>3820</S> for us; neither if half<S>2677</S> of us die<S>4191</S>, will they care<S>7760</S> <S>3820</S> for us: but now <i>thou art </i>worth<S>3644</S> ten<S>6235</S> thousand<S>505</S> of us: therefore now <i>it is </i>better<S>2896</S> that thou shouldest help<S>5826</S> us out of the city<S>5892</S>. <n>care…: Heb. set their heart on us worth…: Heb. as ten thousand of us succour: Heb. be to succour or help</n>


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to them, What seemeth<S>5869</S> to you best<S>3190</S> I will do<S>6213</S>. And the king<S>4428</S> stood<S>5975</S> by the gate<S>8179</S> side<S>3027</S>, and all the people<S>5971</S> came out<S>3318</S> by hundreds<S>3967</S> and by thousands<S>505</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> commanded<S>6680</S> Joab<S>3097</S> and Abishai<S>52</S> and Ittai<S>863</S>, saying<S>559</S>, <i>Deal </i>gently<S>328</S> for my sake with the young man<S>5288</S>, <i>even</i> with Absalom<S>53</S>. And all the people<S>5971</S> heard<S>8085</S> when the king<S>4428</S> gave all the captains<S>8269</S> charge<S>6680</S> concerning<S>1697</S> Absalom<S>53</S>.


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So the people<S>5971</S> went out<S>3318</S> into the field<S>7704</S> against<S>7125</S> Israel<S>3478</S>: and the battle<S>4421</S> was in the forest<S>3293</S> of Ephraim<S>669</S>;


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Where the people<S>5971</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> were slain<S>5062</S> before<S>6440</S> the servants<S>5650</S> of David<S>1732</S>, and there was there a great<S>1419</S> slaughter<S>4046</S> that day<S>3117</S> of twenty<S>6242</S> thousand<S>505</S> <i>men</i>.


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For the battle<S>4421</S> was there scattered<S>6327</S> over the face<S>6440</S> of all the country<S>776</S>: and the forest<S>3293</S> devoured<S>398</S> more<S>7235</S> people<S>5971</S> that day<S>3117</S> than the sword<S>2719</S> devoured<S>398</S>. <n>devoured: Heb. multiplied to devour</n>


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And Absalom<S>53</S> met<S>7122</S> the servants<S>6440</S> <S>5650</S> of David<S>1732</S>. And Absalom<S>53</S> rode<S>7392</S> upon a mule<S>6505</S>, and the mule<S>6505</S> went<S>935</S> under the thick boughs<S>7730</S> of a great<S>1419</S> oak<S>424</S>, and his head<S>7218</S> caught fast<S>2388</S> in the oak<S>424</S>, and he was left hanging<S>5414</S> between the heaven<S>8064</S> and the earth<S>776</S>; and the mule<S>6505</S> that <i>was</i> under him went away<S>5674</S>.


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And a certain<S>259</S> man<S>376</S> saw<S>7200</S> <i>it</i>, and told<S>5046</S> Joab<S>3097</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Behold, I saw<S>7200</S> Absalom<S>53</S> hanging<S>8518</S> in an oak<S>424</S>.


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And Joab<S>3097</S> said<S>559</S> to the man<S>376</S> that told<S>5046</S> him, And, behold, thou sawest<S>7200</S> <i>him</i>, and why didst thou not smite<S>5221</S> him there to the ground<S>776</S>? and I would have given<S>5414</S> thee ten<S>6235</S> <i>shekels</i> of silver<S>3701</S>, and a<S>259</S> belt<S>2290</S>.


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And the man<S>376</S> said<S>559</S> to Joab<S>3097</S>, Though<S>3863</S> I should receive<S>8254</S> a thousand<S>505</S> <i>shekels</i> of silver<S>3701</S> in my hand<S>3709</S>, <i>yet</i> would I not put forth<S>7971</S> my hand<S>3027</S> against the king’s<S>4428</S> son<S>1121</S>: for in our hearing<S>241</S> the king<S>4428</S> charged<S>6680</S> thee and Abishai<S>52</S> and Ittai<S>863</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Beware<S>8104</S> that none <i>touch</i> the young man<S>5288</S> Absalom<S>53</S>. <n>receive: Heb. weigh upon mine hand Beware…: Heb. Beware whosoever ye be of, etc</n>


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Otherwise<S>176</S> I should have wrought<S>6213</S> falsehood<S>8267</S> against my own life<S>5315</S>: for there is no matter<S>1697</S> hid<S>3582</S> from the king<S>4428</S>, and thou thyself wouldest have set<S>3320</S> thyself against <i>me</i>.


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Then said<S>559</S> Joab<S>3097</S>, I may not tarry<S>3176</S> thus with thee<S>6440</S>. And he took<S>3947</S> three<S>7969</S> spears<S>7626</S> in his hand<S>3709</S>, and thrust<S>8628</S> them through the heart<S>3820</S> of Absalom<S>53</S>, while he <i>was</i> yet alive<S>2416</S> in the midst of the oak<S>424</S>. <n>with…: Heb. before thee midst: Heb. heart</n>


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And ten<S>6235</S> young men<S>5288</S> that bore<S>5375</S> Joab’s<S>3097</S> armour<S>3627</S> surrounded<S>5437</S> and smote<S>5221</S> Absalom<S>53</S>, and slew<S>4191</S> him.


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And Joab<S>3097</S> blew<S>8628</S> the trumpet<S>7782</S>, and the people<S>5971</S> returned<S>7725</S> from pursuing<S>7291</S> <S>310</S> Israel<S>3478</S>: for Joab<S>3097</S> restrained<S>2820</S> the people<S>5971</S>.


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And they took<S>3947</S> Absalom<S>53</S>, and cast<S>7993</S> him into a great<S>1419</S> pit<S>6354</S> in the forest<S>3293</S>, and laid<S>5324</S> a very<S>3966</S> great<S>1419</S> heap<S>1530</S> of stones<S>68</S> upon him: and all Israel<S>3478</S> fled<S>5127</S> every one<S>376</S> to his tent<S>168</S>.


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Now Absalom<S>53</S> in his lifetime<S>2416</S> had taken<S>3947</S> and built<S>5324</S> for himself a pillar<S>4678</S>, which <i>is</i> in the king’s<S>4428</S> dale<S>6010</S>: for he said<S>559</S>, I have no son<S>1121</S> to keep my name<S>8034</S> in remembrance<S>2142</S>: and he called<S>7121</S> the pillar<S>4678</S> after his own name<S>8034</S>: and it is called<S>7121</S> to this day<S>3117</S>, Absalom’s<S>53</S> place<S>3027</S>.


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Then said<S>559</S> Ahimaaz<S>290</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Zadok<S>6659</S>, Let me now run<S>7323</S>, and inform<S>1319</S> the king<S>4428</S>, how the LORD<S>3068</S> hath avenged<S>8199</S> himself of his enemies<S>3027</S> <S>341</S>. <n>avenged…: Heb. judged him from the hand, etc</n>


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And Joab<S>3097</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Thou<S>376</S> shalt not bear tidings<S>1309</S> this day<S>3117</S>, but thou shalt bear tidings<S>1319</S> another<S>312</S> day<S>3117</S>: but this day<S>3117</S> thou shalt bear no tidings<S>1319</S>, because the king’s<S>4428</S> son<S>1121</S> is dead<S>4191</S>. <n>bear tidings this: Heb. be a man of tidings, etc</n>


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Then said<S>559</S> Joab<S>3097</S> to Cushi<S>3569</S>, Go<S>3212</S> tell<S>5046</S> the king<S>4428</S> what thou hast seen<S>7200</S>. And Cushi<S>3569</S> bowed<S>7812</S> himself to Joab<S>3097</S>, and ran<S>7323</S>.


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Then said<S>559</S> Ahimaaz<S>290</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Zadok<S>6659</S> yet again<S>3254</S> to Joab<S>3097</S>, But however<S>4100</S>, let me also, I pray thee, run<S>7323</S> after<S>310</S> Cushi<S>3569</S>. And Joab<S>3097</S> said<S>559</S>, Why wilt thou run<S>7323</S>, my son<S>1121</S>, seeing that thou hast no tidings<S>1309</S> ready<S>4672</S>? <n>howsoever: Heb. be what may ready: or, convenient</n>


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But however, <i>said he</i>, let me run<S>7323</S>. And he said<S>559</S> to him, Run<S>7323</S>. Then Ahimaaz<S>290</S> ran<S>7323</S> by the way<S>1870</S> of the plain<S>3603</S>, and outran<S>5674</S> Cushi<S>3569</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> sat<S>3427</S> between the two<S>8147</S> gates<S>8179</S>: and the watchman<S>6822</S> went up<S>3212</S> to the roof<S>1406</S> over the gate<S>8179</S> to the wall<S>2346</S>, and lifted up<S>5375</S> his eyes<S>5869</S>, and looked<S>7200</S>, and behold a man<S>376</S> running<S>7323</S> alone.


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And the watchman<S>6822</S> called<S>7121</S>, and told<S>5046</S> the king<S>4428</S>. And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S>, If he <i>is</i> alone, <i>there is </i>tidings<S>1309</S> in his mouth<S>6310</S>. And he came<S>3212</S> apace<S>1980</S>, and drew near<S>7131</S>.


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And the watchman<S>6822</S> saw<S>7200</S> another<S>312</S> man<S>376</S> running<S>7323</S>: and the watchman<S>6822</S> called<S>7121</S> to the porter<S>7778</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Behold <i>another </i>man<S>376</S> running<S>7323</S> alone. And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S>, He also bringeth tidings<S>1319</S>.


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And the watchman<S>6822</S> said<S>559</S>, I think<S>7200</S> the running<S>4794</S> of the foremost<S>7223</S> is like the running<S>4794</S> of Ahimaaz<S>290</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Zadok<S>6659</S>. And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S>, He <i>is</i> a good<S>2896</S> man<S>376</S>, and cometh<S>935</S> with good<S>2896</S> news<S>1309</S>. <n>Me…: Heb. I see the running</n>


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And Ahimaaz<S>290</S> called<S>7121</S>, and said<S>559</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, All is well<S>7965</S>. And he fell down<S>7812</S> to the earth<S>776</S> upon his face<S>639</S> before the king<S>4428</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Blessed<S>1288</S> <i>be</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> thy God<S>430</S>, who hath delivered up<S>5462</S> the men<S>582</S> that raised<S>5375</S> their hand<S>3027</S> against my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S>. <n>All…: or, Peace be to thee: Heb. Peace delivered…: Heb. shut up</n>


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S>, Is the young man<S>5288</S> Absalom<S>53</S> safe<S>7965</S>? And Ahimaaz<S>290</S> answered<S>559</S>, When Joab<S>3097</S> sent<S>7971</S> the king’s<S>4428</S> servant<S>5650</S>, and <i>me</i> thy servant<S>5650</S>, I saw<S>7200</S> a great<S>1419</S> tumult<S>1995</S>, but I knew<S>3045</S> not what <i>it was</i>. <n>Is…: Heb. Is there peace?</n>


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> <i>to him</i>, Turn aside<S>5437</S>, <i>and </i>stand<S>3320</S> here<S>3541</S>. And he turned aside<S>5437</S>, and stood still<S>5975</S>.


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And, behold, Cushi<S>3569</S> came<S>935</S>; and Cushi<S>3569</S> said<S>559</S>, Tidings<S>1319</S>, my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S>: for the LORD<S>3068</S> hath avenged<S>8199</S> thee this day<S>3117</S> of all them<S>3027</S> that rose up<S>6965</S> against thee. <n>Tidings: Heb. Tidings is brought</n>


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to Cushi<S>3569</S>, Is the young man<S>5288</S> Absalom<S>53</S> safe<S>7965</S>? And Cushi<S>3569</S> answered<S>559</S>, May the enemies<S>341</S> of my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S>, and all that rise<S>6965</S> against thee to do <i>thee </i>harm<S>7451</S>, be as <i>that</i> young man<S>5288</S> <i>is</i>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> was much moved<S>7264</S>, and went up<S>5927</S> to the chamber<S>5944</S> over the gate<S>8179</S>, and wept<S>1058</S>: and as he went<S>3212</S>, thus he said<S>559</S>, O my son<S>1121</S> Absalom<S>53</S>, my son<S>1121</S>, my son<S>1121</S> Absalom<S>53</S>! O that I had died<S>4191</S> for thee<S>5414</S>, O Absalom<S>53</S>, my son<S>1121</S>, my son<S>1121</S>!


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And it was told<S>5046</S> to Joab<S>3097</S>, Behold, the king<S>4428</S> weepeth<S>1058</S> and mourneth<S>56</S> for Absalom<S>53</S>.


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And the victory<S>8668</S> that day<S>3117</S> was <i>turned</i> into mourning<S>60</S> to all the people<S>5971</S>: for the people<S>5971</S> heard<S>8085</S> it said<S>559</S> that day<S>3117</S> how the king<S>4428</S> was grieved<S>6087</S> for his son<S>1121</S>. <n>victory: Heb. salvation, or, deliverance</n>


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And the people<S>5971</S> withdrew<S>935</S> by stealth<S>1589</S> that day<S>3117</S> into the city<S>5892</S>, as people<S>5971</S> being ashamed<S>3637</S> steal away<S>1589</S> when they flee<S>5127</S> in battle<S>4421</S>.


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But the king<S>4428</S> covered<S>3813</S> his face<S>6440</S>, and the king<S>4428</S> cried<S>2199</S> with a loud<S>1419</S> voice<S>6963</S>, O my son<S>1121</S> Absalom<S>53</S>, O Absalom<S>53</S>, my son<S>1121</S>, my son<S>1121</S>!


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And Joab<S>3097</S> came<S>935</S> into the house<S>1004</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Thou hast shamed<S>3001</S> this day<S>3117</S> the faces<S>6440</S> of all thy servants<S>5650</S>, who this day<S>3117</S> have saved<S>4422</S> thy life<S>5315</S>, and the lives<S>5315</S> of thy sons<S>1121</S> and of thy daughters<S>1323</S>, and the lives<S>5315</S> of thy wives<S>802</S>, and the lives<S>5315</S> of thy concubines<S>6370</S>;


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In that thou lovest<S>157</S> thy enemies<S>8130</S>, and hatest<S>8130</S> thy friends<S>157</S>. For thou hast declared<S>5046</S> this day<S>3117</S>, that thou regardest neither princes<S>8269</S> nor servants<S>5650</S>: for this day<S>3117</S> I perceive<S>3045</S>, that if<S>3863</S> Absalom<S>53</S> had lived<S>2416</S>, and all we had died<S>4191</S> this day<S>3117</S>, then it had pleased thee well<S>3477</S> <S>5869</S>. <n>In…: Heb. By loving, etc that thou regardest…: Heb. that princes or servants are not to thee</n>


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Now therefore arise<S>6965</S>, go forth<S>3318</S>, and speak<S>1696</S> kindly<S>3820</S> to thy servants<S>5650</S>: for I swear<S>7650</S> by the LORD<S>3068</S>, if thou shalt not go forth<S>3318</S>, there will not tarry<S>3885</S> one<S>376</S> with thee this night<S>3915</S>: and that will be worse<S>7489</S> to thee than all the evil<S>7451</S> that hath befallen<S>935</S> thee from thy youth<S>5271</S> until now. <n>comfortably…: Heb. to the heart of thy servants</n>


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Then the king<S>4428</S> rose<S>6965</S>, and sat<S>3427</S> in the gate<S>8179</S>. And they told<S>5046</S> to all the people<S>5971</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Behold, the king<S>4428</S> doth sit<S>3427</S> in the gate<S>8179</S>. And all the people<S>5971</S> came<S>935</S> before<S>6440</S> the king<S>4428</S>: for Israel<S>3478</S> had fled<S>5127</S> every man<S>376</S> to his tent<S>168</S>.


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And all the people<S>5971</S> were at strife<S>1777</S> throughout all the tribes<S>7626</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, saying<S>559</S>, The king<S>4428</S> saved<S>5337</S> us from the hand<S>3709</S> of our enemies<S>341</S>, and he delivered<S>4422</S> us from the hand<S>3709</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>; and now he hath fled<S>1272</S> out of the land<S>776</S> for Absalom<S>53</S>.


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And Absalom<S>53</S>, whom we anointed<S>4886</S> over us, is dead<S>4191</S> in battle<S>4421</S>. Now therefore why speak<S>2790</S> ye not a word of bringing<S>7725</S> the king<S>4428</S> back<S>7725</S>? <n>speak…: Heb. are ye silent?</n>


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And king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S> sent<S>7971</S> to Zadok<S>6659</S> and to Abiathar<S>54</S> the priests<S>3548</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Speak<S>1696</S> to the elders<S>2205</S> of Judah<S>3063</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Why are ye the last<S>314</S> to bring<S>7725</S> the king<S>4428</S> back<S>7725</S> to his house<S>1004</S>? seeing the speech<S>1697</S> of all Israel<S>3478</S> is come<S>935</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, <i>even</i> to his house<S>1004</S>.


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Ye <i>are</i> my brethren<S>251</S>, ye <i>are</i> my bones<S>6106</S> and my flesh<S>1320</S>: why then are ye the last<S>314</S> to bring back<S>7725</S> the king<S>4428</S>?


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And say<S>559</S> ye to Amasa<S>6021</S>, <i>Art</i> thou not of my bone<S>6106</S>, and of my flesh<S>1320</S>? God<S>430</S> do<S>6213</S> so to me, and more<S>3254</S> also, if thou be not captain<S>8269</S> of the host<S>6635</S> before<S>6440</S> me continually<S>3117</S> in the place<S>8478</S> of Joab<S>3097</S>.


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And he bowed<S>5186</S> the heart<S>3824</S> of all the men<S>376</S> of Judah<S>3063</S>, even as <i>the heart of </i>one<S>259</S> man<S>376</S>; so that they sent<S>7971</S> <i>this word</i> to the king<S>4428</S>, Return<S>7725</S> thou, and all thy servants<S>5650</S>.


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So the king<S>4428</S> returned<S>7725</S>, and came<S>935</S> to Jordan<S>3383</S>. And Judah<S>3063</S> came<S>935</S> to Gilgal<S>1537</S>, to go<S>3212</S> to meet<S>7125</S> the king<S>4428</S>, to conduct<S>5674</S> the king<S>4428</S> over<S>5674</S> Jordan<S>3383</S>.


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And Shimei<S>8096</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Gera<S>1617</S>, a Benjamite<S>1145</S>, who <i>was</i> of Bahurim<S>980</S>, hasted<S>4116</S> and came down<S>3381</S> with the men<S>376</S> of Judah<S>3063</S> to meet<S>7125</S> king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S>.


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And <i>there were</i> a thousand<S>505</S> men<S>376</S> of Benjamin<S>1145</S> with him, and Ziba<S>6717</S> the servant<S>5288</S> of the house<S>1004</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>, and his fifteen<S>2568</S> <S>6240</S> sons<S>1121</S> and his twenty<S>6242</S> servants<S>5650</S> with him; and they went over<S>6743</S> Jordan<S>3383</S> before<S>6440</S> the king<S>4428</S>.


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And there went over<S>5674</S> a ferry boat<S>5679</S> to carry over<S>5674</S> the king’s<S>4428</S> household<S>1004</S>, and to do<S>6213</S> what he thought<S>5869</S> good<S>2896</S>. And Shimei<S>8096</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Gera<S>1617</S> fell down<S>5307</S> before<S>6440</S> the king<S>4428</S>, as he came over<S>5674</S> Jordan<S>3383</S>; <n>what…: Heb. the good in his eyes</n>


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And said<S>559</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, Let not my lord<S>113</S> impute<S>2803</S> iniquity<S>5771</S> to me, neither do thou remember<S>2142</S> that which thy servant<S>5650</S> did perversely<S>5753</S> the day<S>3117</S> that my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> went out<S>3318</S> of Jerusalem<S>3389</S>, that the king<S>4428</S> should take<S>7760</S> it to his heart<S>3820</S>.


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For thy servant<S>5650</S> doth know<S>3045</S> that I have sinned<S>2398</S>: therefore, behold, I have come<S>935</S> the first<S>7223</S> this day<S>3117</S> of all the house<S>1004</S> of Joseph<S>3130</S> to go down<S>3381</S> to meet<S>7125</S> my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S>.


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But Abishai<S>52</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Zeruiah<S>6870</S> answered<S>6030</S> and said<S>559</S>, Shall not Shimei<S>8096</S> be put to death<S>4191</S> for this, because he cursed<S>7043</S> the LORD’S<S>3068</S> anointed<S>4899</S>?


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S>, What have I to do with you, ye sons<S>1121</S> of Zeruiah<S>6870</S>, that ye should this day<S>3117</S> be adversaries<S>7854</S> to me? shall there any man<S>376</S> be put to death<S>4191</S> this day<S>3117</S> in Israel<S>3478</S>? for do not I know<S>3045</S> that I <i>am</i> this day<S>3117</S> king<S>4428</S> over Israel<S>3478</S>?


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Therefore the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to Shimei<S>8096</S>, Thou shalt not die<S>4191</S>. And the king<S>4428</S> swore<S>7650</S> to him.


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And Mephibosheth<S>4648</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Saul<S>7586</S> came down<S>3381</S> to meet<S>7125</S> the king<S>4428</S>, and had neither<S>3808</S> cared for<S>6213</S> his feet<S>7272</S>, nor trimmed<S>6213</S> his beard<S>8222</S>, nor washed<S>3526</S> his clothes<S>899</S>, from the day<S>3117</S> the king<S>4428</S> departed<S>3212</S> until the day<S>3117</S> he came<S>935</S> <i>again</i> in peace<S>7965</S>.


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And it came to pass, when he had come<S>935</S> to Jerusalem<S>3389</S> to meet<S>7125</S> the king<S>4428</S>, that the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Why didst thou<S>1980</S> not go with me, Mephibosheth<S>4648</S>?


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And he answered<S>559</S>, My lord<S>113</S>, O king<S>4428</S>, my servant<S>5650</S> deceived<S>7411</S> me: for thy servant<S>5650</S> said<S>559</S>, I will saddle<S>2280</S> me a donkey<S>2543</S>, that I may ride<S>7392</S> on it, and go<S>3212</S> to the king<S>4428</S>; because thy servant<S>5650</S> <i>is </i>lame<S>6455</S>.


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And he hath slandered<S>7270</S> thy servant<S>5650</S> to my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S>; but my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> <i>is</i> as an angel<S>4397</S> of God<S>430</S>: do<S>6213</S> therefore <i>what is </i>good<S>2896</S> in thy eyes<S>5869</S>.


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For all <i>of</i> my father’s<S>1</S> house<S>1004</S> were but<S>3808</S> dead<S>4194</S> men<S>582</S> before my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S>: yet didst thou set<S>7896</S> thy servant<S>5650</S> among them that ate<S>398</S> at thy own table<S>7979</S>. What right<S>6666</S> therefore have<S>3426</S> I yet to cry<S>2199</S> any more to the king<S>4428</S>? <n>dead…: Heb. men of death</n>


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Why speakest<S>1696</S> thou any more of thy matters<S>1697</S>? I have said<S>559</S>, Thou and Ziba<S>6717</S> divide<S>2505</S> the land<S>7704</S>.


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And Mephibosheth<S>4648</S> said<S>559</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, Yea, let him take<S>3947</S> all, forasmuch<S>310</S> as<S>834</S> my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> hath come again<S>935</S> in peace<S>7965</S> to his own house<S>1004</S>.


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And Barzillai<S>1271</S> the Gileadite<S>1569</S> came down<S>3381</S> from Rogelim<S>7274</S>, and went over<S>5674</S> Jordan<S>3383</S> with the king<S>4428</S>, to conduct<S>7971</S> him over Jordan<S>3383</S>.


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Now Barzillai<S>1271</S> was a very<S>3966</S> aged<S>2204</S> man, <i>even </i>eighty<S>8084</S> years<S>8141</S> old<S>1121</S>: and he had provided the king<S>4428</S> with sustenance<S>3557</S> while he lay<S>7871</S> at Mahanaim<S>4266</S>; for he <i>was</i> a very<S>3966</S> great<S>1419</S> man<S>376</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to Barzillai<S>1271</S>, Come thou over<S>5674</S> with me, and I will feed<S>3557</S> thee with me in Jerusalem<S>3389</S>.


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And Barzillai<S>1271</S> said<S>559</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, How long<S>3117</S> have I to live<S>8141</S> <S>2416</S>, that I should go up<S>5927</S> with the king<S>4428</S> to Jerusalem<S>3389</S>? <n>How…: Heb. How many days are the years of my life</n>


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I <i>am</i> this day<S>3117</S> eighty<S>8084</S> years<S>8141</S> old<S>1121</S>: <i>and</i> can I discern<S>3045</S> between good<S>2896</S> and evil<S>7451</S>? can thy servant<S>5650</S> taste<S>2938</S> what<S>834</S> I eat<S>398</S> or what<S>834</S> I drink<S>8354</S>? can I hear<S>8085</S> any more the voice<S>6963</S> of singing men<S>7891</S> and singing women<S>7891</S>? why then should thy servant<S>5650</S> be yet a burden<S>4853</S> to my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S>?


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Thy servant<S>5650</S> will go<S>5674</S> a little way<S>4592</S> over<S>5674</S> Jordan<S>3383</S> with the king<S>4428</S>: and why should the king<S>4428</S> recompense<S>1580</S> me with such a reward<S>1578</S>?


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Let thy servant<S>5650</S>, I pray thee, return again<S>7725</S>, that I may die<S>4191</S> in my own city<S>5892</S>, <i>and be buried</i> by the grave<S>6913</S> of my father<S>1</S> and of my mother<S>517</S>. But behold thy servant<S>5650</S> Chimham<S>3643</S>; let him go over<S>5674</S> with my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S>; and do<S>6213</S> to him what shall seem good<S>2896</S> <S>5869</S> to thee.


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And the king<S>4428</S> answered<S>559</S>, Chimham<S>3643</S> shall go<S>5674</S> over with me, and I will do<S>6213</S> to him that which shall seem good<S>2896</S> <S>5869</S> to thee: and whatever thou shalt require<S>977</S> of me, <i>that</i> will I do<S>6213</S> for thee. <n>require: Heb. choose</n>


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And all the people<S>5971</S> went over<S>5674</S> Jordan<S>3383</S>. And when the king<S>4428</S> had come over<S>5674</S>, the king<S>4428</S> kissed<S>5401</S> Barzillai<S>1271</S>, and blessed<S>1288</S> him; and he returned<S>7725</S> to his own place<S>4725</S>.


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Then the king<S>4428</S> went on<S>5674</S> to Gilgal<S>1537</S>, and Chimham<S>3643</S> went on<S>5674</S> with him: and all the people<S>5971</S> of Judah<S>3063</S> conducted<S>5674</S> the king<S>4428</S>, and also half<S>2677</S> the people<S>5971</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>. <n>Chimham: Heb. Chimhan</n>


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And, behold, all the men<S>376</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> came<S>935</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, and said<S>559</S> to him<S>4428</S>, Why have our brethren<S>251</S> the men<S>376</S> of Judah<S>3063</S> stolen thee away<S>1589</S>, and have brought<S>5674</S> the king<S>4428</S>, and his household<S>1004</S>, and all David’s<S>1732</S> men<S>582</S> with him, over Jordan<S>3383</S>?


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And all the men<S>376</S> of Judah<S>3063</S> answered<S>6030</S> the men<S>376</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, Because the king<S>4428</S> <i>is</i> near of kin<S>7138</S> to us: why then are ye angry<S>2734</S> for this matter<S>1697</S>? have we eaten<S>398</S> at all<S>398</S> at the king’s<S>4428</S> <i>cost</i>? or hath he given<S>5375</S> us any gift<S>5379</S>?


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And the men<S>376</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> answered<S>6030</S> the men<S>376</S> of Judah<S>3063</S>, and said<S>559</S>, We have ten<S>6235</S> parts<S>3027</S> in the king<S>4428</S>, and we<S>589</S> have also more <i>right</i> in David<S>1732</S> than ye: why then did ye despise<S>7043</S> us, that our advice<S>1697</S> should not be first<S>7223</S> had in bringing back<S>7725</S> our king<S>4428</S>? And the words<S>1697</S> of the men<S>376</S> of Judah<S>3063</S> were fiercer<S>7185</S> than the words<S>1697</S> of the men<S>376</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>. <n>despise…: Heb. set us at light</n>


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And there happened<S>7122</S> to be there a worthless<S>1100</S> fellow<S>376</S>, whose name<S>8034</S> <i>was </i>Sheba<S>7652</S>, the son<S>1121</S> of Bichri<S>1075</S>, a Benjamite<S>1145</S>: and he blew<S>8628</S> a trumpet<S>7782</S>, and said<S>559</S>, We have no part<S>2506</S> in David<S>1732</S>, neither have we inheritance<S>5159</S> in the son<S>1121</S> of Jesse<S>3448</S>: every<S>376</S> man<S>376</S> to his tents<S>168</S>, O Israel<S>3478</S>.


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So every man<S>376</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> withdrew<S>5927</S> from following<S>310</S> David<S>1732</S>, followed<S>310</S> Sheba<S>7652</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Bichri<S>1075</S>: but the men<S>376</S> of Judah<S>3063</S> held fast<S>1692</S> to their king<S>4428</S>, from Jordan<S>3383</S> even to Jerusalem<S>3389</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> came<S>935</S> to his house<S>1004</S> at Jerusalem<S>3389</S>; and the king<S>4428</S> took<S>3947</S> the ten<S>6235</S> women<S>802</S> <i>his </i>concubines<S>6370</S>, whom he had left<S>3240</S> to keep<S>8104</S> the house<S>1004</S>, and put<S>5414</S> them in custody<S>4931</S>, and fed<S>3557</S> them, but went not in<S>935</S> to them. So they were shut up<S>6887</S> to the day<S>3117</S> of their death<S>4191</S>, living<S>2424</S> in widowhood<S>491</S>. <n>ward: Heb. an house of ward shut…: Heb. bound living…: Heb. in widowhood of life</n>


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Then said<S>559</S> the king<S>4428</S> to Amasa<S>6021</S>, Assemble<S>2199</S> to me the men<S>376</S> of Judah<S>3063</S> within three<S>7969</S> days<S>3117</S>, and be thou here present<S>5975</S>. <n>Assemble: Heb. Call</n>


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So Amasa<S>6021</S> went<S>3212</S> to assemble<S>2199</S> <i>the men of </i>Judah<S>3063</S>: but he tarried longer<S>309</S> <S>3186</S> than the set time<S>4150</S> which he had appointed<S>3259</S> him. <n>assemble: Heb. call</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Abishai<S>52</S>, Now shall Sheba<S>7652</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Bichri<S>1075</S> do us more harm<S>3415</S> than <i>did </i>Absalom<S>53</S>: take<S>3947</S> thou thy lord’s<S>113</S> servants<S>5650</S>, and pursue<S>7291</S> <S>310</S> him, lest he get<S>4672</S> for himself fortified<S>1219</S> cities<S>5892</S>, and escape<S>5337</S> us<S>5869</S>. <n>escape…: Heb. deliver himself from our eyes</n>


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And there went out<S>3318</S> after<S>310</S> him Joab’s<S>3097</S> men<S>582</S>, and the Cherethites<S>3774</S>, and the Pelethites<S>6432</S>, and all the mighty men<S>1368</S>: and they went out<S>3318</S> of Jerusalem<S>3389</S>, to pursue<S>7291</S> after<S>310</S> Sheba<S>7652</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Bichri<S>1075</S>.


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When they <i>were</i> at the great<S>1419</S> stone<S>68</S> which <i>is</i> in Gibeon<S>1391</S>, Amasa<S>6021</S> went<S>935</S> before<S>6440</S> them. And Joab’s<S>3097</S> garment<S>4055</S> that he had put on<S>3830</S> was girded<S>2296</S> to him, and upon it a belt<S>2289</S> <i>with</i> a sword<S>2719</S> fastened<S>6775</S> upon his loins<S>4975</S> in its sheath<S>8593</S>; and as he went forth<S>3318</S> it fell out<S>5307</S>.


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And Joab<S>3097</S> said<S>559</S> to Amasa<S>6021</S>, <i>Art</i> thou in health<S>7965</S>, my brother<S>251</S>? And Joab<S>3097</S> took<S>270</S> Amasa<S>6021</S> by the beard<S>2206</S> with the right<S>3225</S> hand<S>3027</S> to kiss<S>5401</S> him.


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But Amasa<S>6021</S> took no heed<S>8104</S> to the sword<S>2719</S> that <i>was</i> in Joab’s<S>3097</S> hand<S>3027</S>: so he smote<S>5221</S> him in the fifth<S>2570</S> <i>rib</i>, and shed out<S>8210</S> his inward parts<S>4578</S> to the ground<S>776</S>, and struck him not again<S>8138</S>; and he died<S>4191</S>. So Joab<S>3097</S> and Abishai<S>52</S> his brother<S>251</S> pursued<S>7291</S> after<S>310</S> Sheba<S>7652</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Bichri<S>1075</S>. <n>struck…: Heb. doubled not his stroke</n>


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And one<S>376</S> of Joab’s<S>3097</S> men<S>5288</S> stood<S>5975</S> by him, and said<S>559</S>, He<S>4310</S> that favoureth<S>2654</S> Joab<S>3097</S>, and he that <i>is</i> for David<S>1732</S>, <i>let him go </i>after<S>310</S> Joab<S>3097</S>.


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And Amasa<S>6021</S> wallowed<S>1556</S> in blood<S>1818</S> in the midst<S>8432</S> of the highway<S>4546</S>. And when the man<S>376</S> saw<S>7200</S> that all the people<S>5971</S> stood still<S>5975</S>, he removed<S>5437</S> Amasa<S>6021</S> out of the highway<S>4546</S> into the field<S>7704</S>, and cast<S>7993</S> a cloth<S>899</S> upon him, when he saw<S>7200</S> that every one that came<S>935</S> by him stood still<S>5975</S>.


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When he was removed<S>3014</S> out of the highway<S>4546</S>, all the people<S>376</S> went on<S>5674</S> after<S>310</S> Joab<S>3097</S>, to pursue<S>7291</S> after<S>310</S> Sheba<S>7652</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Bichri<S>1075</S>.


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And he went<S>5674</S> through all the tribes<S>7626</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> to Abel<S>59</S>, and to Bethmaachah<S>1038</S>, and all the Berites<S>1276</S>: and they were gathered together<S>6950</S> <S>7035</S>, and went<S>935</S> also after<S>310</S> him.


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And they came<S>935</S> and besieged<S>6696</S> him in Abel<S>59</S> of Bethmaachah<S>1038</S>, and they cast up<S>8210</S> a bank<S>5550</S> against the city<S>5892</S>, and it stood<S>5975</S> in the trench<S>2426</S>: and all the people<S>5971</S> that <i>were</i> with Joab<S>3097</S> battered<S>7843</S> the wall<S>2346</S>, to throw it down<S>5307</S>. <n>in the trench: or, against the outmost wall battered: Heb. marred to throw down</n>


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Then cried<S>7121</S> a wise<S>2450</S> woman<S>802</S> out of the city<S>5892</S>, Hear<S>8085</S>, hear<S>8085</S>; say<S>559</S>, I pray you, to Joab<S>3097</S>, Come<S>7126</S> here, that I may speak<S>1696</S> with thee.


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And when he was come near<S>7126</S> to her, the woman<S>802</S> said<S>559</S>, <i>Art</i> thou Joab<S>3097</S>? And he answered<S>559</S>, I <i>am he</i>. Then she said<S>559</S> to him, Hear<S>8085</S> the words<S>1697</S> of thy handmaid<S>519</S>. And he answered<S>559</S>, I do hear<S>8085</S>.


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Then she spoke<S>559</S>, saying<S>559</S>, They were accustomed<S>1696</S> to speak<S>1696</S> in old time<S>7223</S>, saying<S>559</S>, They shall surely<S>7592</S> ask<S>7592</S> <i>counsel</i> at Abel<S>59</S>: and so they ended<S>8552</S> <i>the matter</i>. <n>They were…: or, They plainly spake in the beginning, saying, Surely they will ask of Abel, and so make an end</n>


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I <i>am one of them that are </i>peaceable<S>7999</S> <i>and </i>faithful<S>539</S> in Israel<S>3478</S>: thou seekest<S>1245</S> to destroy<S>4191</S> a city<S>5892</S> and a mother<S>517</S> in Israel<S>3478</S>: why wilt thou swallow up<S>1104</S> the inheritance<S>5159</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>?


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And Joab<S>3097</S> answered<S>6030</S> and said<S>559</S>, Far be it<S>2486</S>, far be it<S>2486</S> from me, that I should swallow up<S>1104</S> or destroy<S>7843</S>.


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The matter<S>1697</S> <i>is</i> not so: but a man<S>376</S> of mount<S>2022</S> Ephraim<S>669</S>, Sheba<S>7652</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Bichri<S>1075</S> by name<S>8034</S>, hath lifted up<S>5375</S> his hand<S>3027</S> against the king<S>4428</S>, <i>even</i> against David<S>1732</S>: deliver<S>5414</S> him only, and I will depart<S>3212</S> from the city<S>5892</S>. And the woman<S>802</S> said<S>559</S> to Joab<S>3097</S>, Behold, his head<S>7218</S> shall be thrown<S>7993</S> to thee over<S>1157</S> the wall<S>2346</S>. <n>by name: Heb. by his name</n>


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Then the woman<S>802</S> went<S>935</S> to all the people<S>5971</S> in her wisdom<S>2451</S>. And they cut off<S>3772</S> the head<S>7218</S> of Sheba<S>7652</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Bichri<S>1075</S>, and cast<S>7993</S> <i>it</i> out to Joab<S>3097</S>. And he blew<S>8628</S> a trumpet<S>7782</S>, and they retired<S>6327</S> from the city<S>5892</S>, every man<S>376</S> to his tent<S>168</S>. And Joab<S>3097</S> returned<S>7725</S> to Jerusalem<S>3389</S> to the king<S>4428</S>. <n>retired: Heb. were scattered</n>


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Now Joab<S>3097</S> <i>was</i> over all the host<S>6635</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>: and Benaiah<S>1141</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jehoiada<S>3077</S> <i>was</i> over the Cherethites<S>3774</S> <S>3746</S> and over the Pelethites<S>6432</S>:


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And Adoram<S>151</S> <i>was</i> over the forced labour<S>4522</S>: and Jehoshaphat<S>3092</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Ahilud<S>286</S> <i>was </i>recorder<S>2142</S>: <n>recorder: or, remembrancer</n>


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And Sheva<S>7864</S> <S>7724</S> <i>was </i>scribe<S>5608</S>: and Zadok<S>6659</S> and Abiathar<S>54</S> <i>were</i> the priests<S>3548</S>:


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And Ira<S>5896</S> also the Jairite<S>2972</S> was a chief ruler<S>3548</S> of David<S>1732</S>. <n>a chief…: or, a prince</n>


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Then there was a famine<S>7458</S> in the days<S>3117</S> of David<S>1732</S> three<S>7969</S> years<S>8141</S>, year<S>8141</S> after<S>310</S> year<S>8141</S>; and David<S>1732</S> enquired<S>1245</S> of<S>6440</S> the LORD<S>3068</S>. And the LORD<S>3068</S> answered<S>559</S>, <i>It is</i> for Saul<S>7586</S>, and for <i>his </i>bloody<S>1818</S> house<S>1004</S>, because he slew<S>4191</S> the Gibeonites<S>1393</S>. <n>enquired…: Heb. sought the face, etc</n>


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And the king<S>4428</S> called<S>7121</S> the Gibeonites<S>1393</S>, and said<S>559</S> to them; (now the Gibeonites<S>1393</S> <i>were</i> not of the children<S>1121</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, but of the remnant<S>3499</S> of the Amorites<S>567</S>; and the children<S>1121</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> had sworn<S>7650</S> to them: and Saul<S>7586</S> sought<S>1245</S> to slay<S>5221</S> them in his zeal<S>7065</S> to the children<S>1121</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> and Judah<S>3063</S>.)


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Therefore David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to the Gibeonites<S>1393</S>, What shall I do<S>6213</S> for you? and how shall I make the atonement<S>3722</S>, that ye may bless<S>1288</S> the inheritance<S>5159</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>?


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And the Gibeonites<S>1393</S> said<S>559</S> to him, We will have no silver<S>3701</S> nor gold<S>2091</S> of<S>5973</S> Saul<S>7586</S>, nor of his house<S>1004</S>; neither for us shalt thou kill<S>4191</S> any man<S>376</S> in Israel<S>3478</S>. And he said<S>559</S>, What ye shall say<S>559</S>, <i>that</i> will I do<S>6213</S> for you. <n>We will…: or, It is not silver nor gold that we have to do with Saul or his house, neither pertains it to us to kill, etc</n>


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And they answered<S>559</S> the king<S>4428</S>, The man<S>376</S> that consumed<S>3615</S> us, and that devised<S>1819</S> against us <i>that</i> we should be destroyed<S>8045</S> from remaining<S>3320</S> within any border<S>1366</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, <n>devised…: or, cut us off</n>


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Let seven<S>7651</S> men<S>582</S> of his sons<S>1121</S> be delivered<S>5414</S> to us, and we will hang them up<S>3363</S> to the LORD<S>3068</S> in Gibeah<S>1390</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>, <i>whom</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> chose<S>972</S>. And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S>, I will give<S>5414</S> <i>them</i>. <n>whom…: or, chosen of the LORD</n>


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But the king<S>4428</S> spared<S>2550</S> Mephibosheth<S>4648</S>, the son<S>1121</S> of Jonathan<S>3083</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>, because of the LORD’S<S>3068</S> oath<S>7621</S> that <i>was</i> between them, between David<S>1732</S> and Jonathan<S>3083</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>.


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But the king<S>4428</S> took<S>3947</S> the two<S>8147</S> sons<S>1121</S> of Rizpah<S>7532</S> the daughter<S>1323</S> of Aiah<S>345</S>, whom she bore<S>3205</S> to Saul<S>7586</S>, Armoni<S>764</S> and Mephibosheth<S>4648</S>; and the five<S>2568</S> sons<S>1121</S> of Michal<S>4324</S> the daughter<S>1323</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>, whom she brought up<S>3205</S> for Adriel<S>5741</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Barzillai<S>1271</S> the Meholathite<S>4259</S>: <n>Michal: or, Michal’s sister brought…: Heb. bear to Adriel</n>


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And he delivered<S>5414</S> them into the hands<S>3027</S> of the Gibeonites<S>1393</S>, and they hanged<S>3363</S> them on the hill<S>2022</S> before<S>6440</S> the LORD<S>3068</S>: and they fell<S>5307</S> <i>all </i>seven<S>7651</S> <S>7659</S> together<S>3162</S>, and were put to death<S>4191</S> in the days<S>3117</S> of harvest<S>7105</S>, in the first<S>7223</S> <i>days</i>, in the beginning<S>8462</S> of barley<S>8184</S> harvest<S>7105</S>.


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And Rizpah<S>7532</S> the daughter<S>1323</S> of Aiah<S>345</S> took<S>3947</S> sackcloth<S>8242</S>, and spread<S>5186</S> it for her upon the rock<S>6697</S>, from the beginning<S>8462</S> of harvest<S>7105</S> until the rain<S>4325</S> poured<S>5413</S> on them from heaven<S>8064</S>, and allowed<S>5414</S> neither the birds<S>5775</S> of the air<S>8064</S> to rest<S>5117</S> on them by day<S>3119</S>, nor the beasts<S>2416</S> of the field<S>7704</S> by night<S>3915</S>.


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And it was told<S>5046</S> David<S>1732</S> what Rizpah<S>7532</S> the daughter<S>1323</S> of Aiah<S>345</S>, the concubine<S>6370</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>, had done<S>6213</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> went<S>3212</S> and took<S>3947</S> the bones<S>6106</S> of Saul<S>7586</S> and the bones<S>6106</S> of Jonathan<S>3083</S> his son<S>1121</S> from the men<S>1167</S> of Jabeshgilead<S>3003</S> <S>1568</S>, who had stolen<S>1589</S> them from the street<S>7339</S> of Bethshan<S>1052</S>, where the Philistines<S>6430</S> had hanged<S>8511</S> <S>8518</S> them, when<S>3117</S> the Philistines<S>6430</S> had slain<S>5221</S> Saul<S>7586</S> in Gilboa<S>1533</S>:


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And he brought up<S>5927</S> from there the bones<S>6106</S> of Saul<S>7586</S> and the bones<S>6106</S> of Jonathan<S>3083</S> his son<S>1121</S>; and they gathered<S>622</S> the bones<S>6106</S> of them that were hanged<S>3363</S>.


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And the bones<S>6106</S> of Saul<S>7586</S> and Jonathan<S>3083</S> his son<S>1121</S> they buried<S>6912</S> in the country<S>776</S> of Benjamin<S>1144</S> in Zelah<S>6762</S>, in the sepulchre<S>6913</S> of Kish<S>7027</S> his father<S>1</S>: and they performed<S>6213</S> all that the king<S>4428</S> commanded<S>6680</S>. And after<S>310</S> that God<S>430</S> was entreated<S>6279</S> for the land<S>776</S>.


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Moreover the Philistines<S>6430</S> had yet war<S>4421</S> again with Israel<S>3478</S>; and David<S>1732</S> went down<S>3381</S>, and his servants<S>5650</S> with him, and fought<S>3898</S> against the Philistines<S>6430</S>: and David<S>1732</S> became faint<S>5774</S>.


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And Ishbibenob<S>3430</S>, who <i>was</i> of the sons<S>3211</S> of the giant<S>7497</S>, the weight<S>4948</S> of whose spear<S>7013</S> was three<S>7969</S> hundred<S>3967</S> <i>shekels</i> of brass<S>5178</S> in weight<S>4948</S>, he being girded<S>2296</S> with a new<S>2319</S> <i>sword</i>, thought<S>559</S> of slaying<S>5221</S> David<S>1732</S>. <n>the giant: or, Rapha spear: Heb. the staff, or, the head</n>


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But Abishai<S>52</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Zeruiah<S>6870</S> helped<S>5826</S> him, and smote<S>5221</S> the Philistine<S>6430</S>, and killed<S>4191</S> him. Then the men<S>582</S> of David<S>1732</S> swore<S>7650</S> to him, saying<S>559</S>, Thou shalt go<S>3318</S> out no more with us to battle<S>4421</S>, that thou mayest not put out<S>3518</S> the light<S>5216</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>. <n>light: Heb. candle, or, lamp</n>


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And it came to pass after this<S>310</S>, that there was again a battle<S>4421</S> with the Philistines<S>6430</S> at Gob<S>1359</S>: then Sibbechai<S>5444</S> the Hushathite<S>2843</S> slew<S>5221</S> Saph<S>5593</S>, who <i>was</i> of the sons<S>3211</S> of the giant<S>7497</S>. <n>Saph: or, Sippai the giant: or, Rapha</n>


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And there was again a battle<S>4421</S> in Gob<S>1359</S> with the Philistines<S>6430</S>, where Elhanan<S>445</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jaareoregim<S>3296</S>, a Bethlehemite<S>1022</S>, slew<S>5221</S> <i>the brother of </i>Goliath<S>1555</S> the Gittite<S>1663</S>, the staff<S>6086</S> of whose spear<S>2595</S> <i>was</i> like a weaver’s<S>707</S> beam<S>4500</S>. <n>Jaareoregim: or, Jair</n>


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And there was yet a battle<S>4421</S> in Gath<S>1661</S>, where was a man<S>376</S> of <i>great </i>stature<S>4067</S> <S>4055</S>, that had on every hand<S>3027</S> six<S>8337</S> fingers<S>676</S>, and on every foot<S>7272</S> six<S>8337</S> toes<S>676</S>, four<S>702</S> and twenty<S>6242</S> in number<S>4557</S>; and he also was born<S>3205</S> to the giant<S>7497</S>. <n>the giant: or, Rapha</n>


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And when he defied<S>2778</S> Israel<S>3478</S>, Jonathan<S>3083</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Shimea<S>8092</S> the brother<S>251</S> of David<S>1732</S> slew<S>5221</S> him. <n>defied: or, reproached Shimea: also called, Shammah</n>


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These four<S>702</S> were born<S>3205</S> to the giant<S>7497</S> in Gath<S>1661</S>, and fell<S>5307</S> by the hand<S>3027</S> of David<S>1732</S>, and by the hand<S>3027</S> of his servants<S>5650</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> spoke<S>1696</S> to the LORD<S>3068</S> the words<S>1697</S> of this song<S>7892</S> in the day<S>3117</S> <i>that</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> had delivered<S>5337</S> him from the hand<S>3709</S> of all his enemies<S>341</S>, and from the hand<S>3709</S> of Saul<S>7586</S>:


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And he said<S>559</S>, The LORD<S>3068</S> <i>is</i> my rock<S>5553</S>, and my fortress<S>4686</S>, and my deliverer<S>6403</S>;


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The God<S>430</S> of my rock<S>6697</S>; in him will I trust<S>2620</S>: <i>he is</i> my shield<S>4043</S>, and the horn<S>7161</S> of my salvation<S>3468</S>, my high tower<S>4869</S>, and my refuge<S>4498</S>, my preserver<S>3467</S>; thou savest<S>3467</S> me from violence<S>2555</S>.


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I will call<S>7121</S> on the LORD<S>3068</S>, <i>who is</i> worthy to be praised<S>1984</S>: so shall I be saved<S>3467</S> from my enemies<S>341</S>.


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When the waves<S>4867</S> of death<S>4194</S> surrounded<S>661</S> me, the floods<S>5158</S> of ungodly men<S>1100</S> made me afraid<S>1204</S>; <n>waves: or, pangs ungodly…: Heb. Belial</n>


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The sorrows<S>2256</S> of hell<S>7585</S> surrounded me<S>5437</S>; the snares<S>4170</S> of death<S>4194</S> seized<S>6923</S> me; <n>sorrows: or, cords</n>


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In my distress<S>6862</S> I called<S>7121</S> upon the LORD<S>3068</S>, and cried<S>7121</S> to my God<S>430</S>: and he heard<S>8085</S> my voice<S>6963</S> out of his temple<S>1964</S>, and my cry<S>7775</S> <i>entered</i> into his ears<S>241</S>.


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Then the earth<S>776</S> shook<S>1607</S> and trembled<S>7493</S>; the foundations<S>4146</S> of heaven<S>8064</S> moved<S>7264</S> and shook<S>1607</S>, because he was angry<S>2734</S>.


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There went up<S>5927</S> a smoke<S>6227</S> out of his nostrils<S>639</S>, and fire<S>784</S> out of his mouth<S>6310</S> devoured<S>398</S>: coals<S>1513</S> were kindled<S>1197</S> by it. <n>out of his nostrils: Heb. by, etc</n>


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He bowed<S>5186</S> the heavens<S>8064</S> also, and came down<S>3381</S>; and darkness<S>6205</S> <i>was</i> under his feet<S>7272</S>.


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And he rode<S>7392</S> upon a cherub<S>3742</S>, and flew<S>5774</S>: and he was seen<S>7200</S> upon the wings<S>3671</S> of the wind<S>7307</S>.


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And he made<S>7896</S> darkness<S>2822</S> pavilions<S>5521</S> around<S>5439</S> him, dark<S>2841</S> waters<S>4325</S>, <i>and</i> thick clouds<S>5645</S> of the skies<S>7834</S>. <n>dark…: Heb. binding of waters</n>


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Through the brightness<S>5051</S> before him were coals<S>1513</S> of fire<S>784</S> kindled<S>1197</S>.


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The LORD<S>3068</S> thundered<S>7481</S> from heaven<S>8064</S>, and the most High<S>5945</S> uttered<S>5414</S> his voice<S>6963</S>.


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And he sent out<S>7971</S> arrows<S>2671</S>, and scattered<S>6327</S> them; lightning<S>1300</S>, and smote<S>2000</S> them.


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And the channels<S>650</S> of the sea<S>3220</S> appeared<S>7200</S>, the foundations<S>4146</S> of the world<S>8398</S> were laid open<S>1540</S>, at the rebuking<S>1606</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, at the blast<S>5397</S> of the breath<S>7307</S> of his nostrils<S>639</S>.


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He sent<S>7971</S> from above<S>4791</S>, he took<S>3947</S> me; he drew<S>4871</S> me out of many<S>7227</S> waters<S>4325</S>; <n>many: or, great</n>


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He delivered<S>5337</S> me from my strong<S>5794</S> enemy<S>341</S>, from them that hated<S>8130</S> me: for they were too strong<S>553</S> for me.


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They fell upon<S>6923</S> me in the day<S>3117</S> of my calamity<S>343</S>: but the LORD<S>3068</S> was my support<S>4937</S>.


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He brought me forth<S>3318</S> also into a large place<S>4800</S>: he delivered<S>2502</S> me, because he delighted<S>2654</S> in me.


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The LORD<S>3068</S> rewarded<S>1580</S> me according to my righteousness<S>6666</S>: according to the cleanness<S>1252</S> of my hands<S>3027</S> hath he recompensed<S>7725</S> me.


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For I have kept<S>8104</S> the ways<S>1870</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, and have not wickedly departed<S>7561</S> from my God<S>430</S>.


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For all his judgments<S>4941</S> <i>were</i> before me: and <i>as for</i> his statutes<S>2708</S>, I did not depart<S>5493</S> from them.


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I was also upright<S>8549</S> before him, and have kept<S>8104</S> myself from my iniquity<S>5771</S>. <n>before: Heb. to</n>


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Therefore the LORD<S>3068</S> hath recompensed<S>7725</S> me according to my righteousness<S>6666</S>; according to my cleanness<S>1252</S> in his eye sight<S>5048</S> <S>5869</S>. <n>in…: Heb. before his eyes</n>


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With the merciful<S>2623</S> thou wilt show thyself merciful<S>2616</S>, <i>and</i> with the upright<S>8549</S> man<S>1368</S> thou wilt show thyself upright<S>8552</S>.


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With the pure<S>1305</S> thou wilt show thyself pure<S>1305</S>; and with the perverse<S>6141</S> thou wilt contend<S>6617</S>. <n>shew thyself unsavoury: or, wrestle</n>


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And the afflicted<S>6041</S> people<S>5971</S> thou wilt save<S>3467</S>: but thy eyes<S>5869</S> <i>are</i> upon the haughty<S>7311</S>, <i>that</i> thou mayest bring <i>them </i>down<S>8213</S>.


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For thou <i>art</i> my lamp<S>5216</S>, O LORD<S>3068</S>: and the LORD<S>3068</S> will lighten<S>5050</S> my darkness<S>2822</S>. <n>lamp: or, candle</n>


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For by thee I have run<S>7323</S> through a troop<S>1416</S>: by my God<S>430</S> have I leaped over<S>1801</S> a wall<S>7791</S>. <n>run: or, broken</n>


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<i>As for </i> God<S>410</S>, his way<S>1870</S> <i>is </i>perfect<S>8549</S>; the word<S>565</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> <i>is </i>tried<S>6884</S>: he <i>is</i> a shield<S>4043</S> to all them that trust<S>2620</S> in him. <n>tried: or, refined</n>


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For who <i>is </i>God<S>410</S>, except<S>1107</S> the LORD<S>3068</S>? and who <i>is</i> a rock<S>6697</S>, except<S>1107</S> our God<S>430</S>?


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God<S>410</S> <i>is</i> my strength<S>4581</S> <i>and </i>power<S>2428</S>: and he maketh<S>5425</S> my way<S>1870</S> perfect<S>8549</S>. <n>maketh: Heb. riddeth, or, looseth</n>


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He maketh<S>7737</S> my feet<S>7272</S> like<S>7737</S> hinds<S>355</S>’ <i>feet</i>: and setteth<S>5975</S> me upon my high places<S>1116</S>. <n>maketh: Heb. equalleth</n>


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He teacheth<S>3925</S> my hands<S>3027</S> to war<S>4421</S>; so that a bow<S>7198</S> of steel<S>5154</S> is broken<S>5181</S> by my arms<S>2220</S>. <n>to war: Heb. for the war</n>


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Thou hast also given<S>5414</S> me the shield<S>4043</S> of thy salvation<S>3468</S>: and thy gentleness<S>6031</S> <S>6038</S> hath made me great<S>7235</S>. <n>made…: Heb. multiplied me</n>


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Thou hast enlarged<S>7337</S> my steps<S>6806</S> under me; so that my feet<S>7166</S> have not slipped<S>4571</S>. <n>feet: Heb. ankles</n>


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I have pursued<S>7291</S> my enemies<S>341</S>, and destroyed<S>8045</S> them; and turned not again<S>7725</S> until I had consumed<S>3615</S> them.


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And I have consumed<S>3615</S> them, and wounded<S>4272</S> them, that they could not arise<S>6965</S>: yea, they have fallen<S>5307</S> under my feet<S>7272</S>.


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For thou hast girded<S>247</S> me with strength<S>2428</S> to battle<S>4421</S>: them that rose up<S>6965</S> against me hast thou subdued<S>3766</S> under me. <n>subdued: Heb. caused to bow</n>


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Thou hast also given<S>5414</S> me the necks<S>6203</S> of my enemies<S>341</S>, that I might destroy<S>6789</S> them that hate<S>8130</S> me.


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They looked<S>8159</S>, but <i>there was</i> none to save<S>3467</S>; <i>even</i> to the LORD<S>3068</S>, but he answered<S>6030</S> them not.


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Then I beat<S>7833</S> them as small as the dust<S>6083</S> of the earth<S>776</S>, I stamped<S>1854</S> them as the mire<S>2916</S> of the street<S>2351</S>, <i>and</i> spread them abroad<S>7554</S>.


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Thou also hast delivered<S>6403</S> me from the strivings<S>7379</S> of my people<S>5971</S>, thou hast kept<S>8104</S> me <i>to be </i>head<S>7218</S> of the heathen<S>1471</S>: a people<S>5971</S> <i>which</i> I knew<S>3045</S> not shall serve<S>5647</S> me.


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Strangers<S>1121</S> <S>5236</S> shall submit<S>3584</S> themselves to me: as soon as they hear<S>8085</S> <S>241</S>, they shall be obedient<S>8085</S> to me. <n>Strangers: Heb. Sons of the stranger submit…: or, yield feigned obedience: Heb. lie</n>


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Strangers<S>1121</S> <S>5236</S> shall fade away<S>5034</S>, and they shall come trembling<S>2296</S> out of their fortresses<S>4526</S>.


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The LORD<S>3068</S> liveth<S>2416</S>; and blessed<S>1288</S> <i>be</i> my rock<S>6697</S>; and exalted<S>7311</S> be the God<S>430</S> of the rock<S>6697</S> of my salvation<S>3468</S>.


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It <i>is </i>God<S>410</S> that avengeth<S>5414</S> <S>5360</S> me, and that bringeth down<S>3381</S> the people<S>5971</S> under me, <n>avengeth: Heb. giveth avengement for</n>


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And that bringeth me forth<S>3318</S> from my enemies<S>341</S>: thou also hast lifted me up on high<S>7311</S> above them that rose up<S>6965</S> against me: thou hast delivered<S>5337</S> me from the violent<S>2555</S> man<S>376</S>.


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Therefore I will give thanks<S>3034</S> to thee, O LORD<S>3068</S>, among the heathen<S>1471</S>, and I will sing praises<S>2167</S> to thy name<S>8034</S>.


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<i>He is</i> the tower<S>4024</S> <S>1431</S> of salvation<S>3444</S> for his king<S>4428</S>: and he showeth<S>6213</S> mercy<S>2617</S> to his anointed<S>4899</S>, to David<S>1732</S>, and to his seed<S>2233</S> for<S>5704</S> evermore<S>5769</S>.


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Now these <i>are</i> the last<S>314</S> words<S>1697</S> of David<S>1732</S>. David<S>1732</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jesse<S>3448</S> said<S>5002</S>, and the man<S>1397</S> <i>who was </i>raised<S>6965</S> on high<S>5920</S>, the anointed<S>4899</S> of the God<S>430</S> of Jacob<S>3290</S>, and the sweet<S>5273</S> psalmist<S>2158</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, said<S>5002</S>,


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The Spirit<S>7307</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> spoke<S>1696</S> by me, and his word<S>4405</S> <i>was</i> on my tongue<S>3956</S>.


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The God<S>430</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> said<S>559</S>, the Rock<S>6697</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> spoke<S>1696</S> to me, He that ruleth<S>4910</S> over men<S>120</S> <i>must be </i>just<S>6662</S>, ruling<S>4910</S> in the fear<S>3374</S> of God<S>430</S>. <n>He…: or, Be thou ruler, etc</n>


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And <i>he shall be</i> as the light<S>216</S> of the morning<S>1242</S>, <i>when</i> the sun<S>8121</S> riseth<S>2224</S>, <i>even</i> a morning<S>1242</S> without<S>3808</S> clouds<S>5645</S>; <i>as</i> the tender grass<S>1877</S> <i>springing</i> out of the earth<S>776</S> by clear shining<S>5051</S> after rain<S>4306</S>.


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Although my house<S>1004</S> <i>is</i> not so with God<S>410</S>; yet he hath made<S>7760</S> with me an everlasting<S>5769</S> covenant<S>1285</S>, ordered<S>6186</S> in all <i>things</i>, and sure<S>8104</S>: for <i>this is</i> all my salvation<S>3468</S>, and all <i>my </i>desire<S>2656</S>, although he maketh <i>it</i> not to grow<S>6779</S>.


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But the worthless<S>1100</S>, all of them shall be as thorns<S>6975</S> thrust away<S>5074</S>, because they cannot be taken<S>3947</S> with hands<S>3027</S>:


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But the man<S>376</S> <i>that</i> shall touch<S>5060</S> them must be armed<S>4390</S> with iron<S>1270</S> and the staff<S>6086</S> of a spear<S>2595</S>; and they shall be utterly<S>8313</S> burned<S>8313</S> with fire<S>784</S> in the <i>same </i>place<S>7675</S>. <n>fenced: Heb. filled</n>


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These <i>are</i> the names<S>8034</S> of the mighty men<S>1368</S> whom David<S>1732</S> had: The Tachmonite<S>8461</S> that sat<S>3427</S> in the seat<S>7675</S> <S>3429</S>, chief<S>7218</S> among the captains<S>7991</S>; the same <i>was </i>Adino<S>5722</S> the Eznite<S>6112</S>: <i>he lifted up his spear</i> against eight<S>8083</S> hundred<S>3967</S>, whom he slew<S>2491</S> at one<S>259</S> time<S>6471</S>. <n>The Tachmonite…: or, Joshebbassebet the Tachmonite, head of the three he lift…: from (#1Ch 11:11) whom he…: Heb. slain whom he…: Heb. slain</n>


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And after<S>310</S> him <i>was </i>Eleazar<S>499</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Dodo<S>1734</S> the Ahohite<S>266</S>, <i>one</i> of the three<S>7969</S> mighty men<S>1368</S> with David<S>1732</S>, when they defied<S>2778</S> the Philistines<S>6430</S> <i>that</i> were there gathered together<S>622</S> to battle<S>4421</S>, and the men<S>376</S> of Israel<S>3478</S> had gone away<S>5927</S>:


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He arose<S>6965</S>, and smote<S>5221</S> the Philistines<S>6430</S> until<S>3588</S> his hand<S>3027</S> was weary<S>3021</S>, and his hand<S>3027</S> clung<S>1692</S> to the sword<S>2719</S>: and the LORD<S>3068</S> wrought<S>6213</S> a great<S>1419</S> victory<S>8668</S> that day<S>3117</S>; and the people<S>5971</S> returned<S>7725</S> after<S>310</S> him only to strip<S>6584</S> <i>the slain</i>.


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And after<S>310</S> him <i>was </i>Shammah<S>8048</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Agee<S>89</S> the Hararite<S>2043</S>. And the Philistines<S>6430</S> were gathered together<S>622</S> into a troop<S>2416</S>, where was a piece<S>2513</S> of ground<S>7704</S> full<S>4392</S> of lentiles<S>5742</S>: and the people<S>5971</S> fled<S>5127</S> from<S>6440</S> the Philistines<S>6430</S>. <n>into…: or, for foraging</n>


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But he stood<S>3320</S> in the midst<S>8432</S> of the ground<S>2513</S>, and defended<S>5337</S> it, and slew<S>5221</S> the Philistines<S>6430</S>: and the LORD<S>3068</S> wrought<S>6213</S> a great<S>1419</S> victory<S>8668</S>.


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And three<S>7969</S> <S>7970</S> of the thirty<S>7970</S> leaders<S>7218</S> went down<S>3381</S>, and came<S>935</S> to David<S>1732</S> in the harvest time<S>7105</S> to the cave<S>4631</S> of Adullam<S>5725</S>: and the troop<S>2416</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S> encamped<S>2583</S> in the valley<S>6010</S> of Rephaim<S>7497</S>. <n>three…: or, the three captains over the thirty</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> <i>was</i> then in a strong hold<S>4686</S>, and the garrison<S>4673</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S> <i>was</i> then <i>in </i>Bethlehem<S>1035</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> longed<S>183</S>, and said<S>559</S>, O that one would give me drink<S>8248</S> of the water<S>4325</S> of the well<S>953</S> of Bethlehem<S>1035</S>, which <i>is</i> by the gate<S>8179</S>!


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And the three<S>7969</S> mighty men<S>1368</S> broke through<S>1234</S> the host<S>4264</S> of the Philistines<S>6430</S>, and drew<S>7579</S> water<S>4325</S> out of the well<S>953</S> of Bethlehem<S>1035</S>, that <i>was</i> by the gate<S>8179</S>, and took<S>5375</S> <i>it</i>, and brought<S>935</S> <i>it</i> to David<S>1732</S>: nevertheless he would<S>14</S> not drink<S>8354</S> of it, but poured it out<S>5258</S> to the LORD<S>3068</S>.


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And he said<S>559</S>, Be it far<S>2486</S> from me, O LORD<S>3068</S>, that I should do<S>6213</S> this: <i>is not this</i> the blood<S>1818</S> of the men<S>582</S> that went<S>1980</S> in jeopardy of their lives<S>5315</S>? therefore he would<S>14</S> not drink<S>8354</S> it. These things did<S>6213</S> these three<S>7969</S> mighty men<S>1368</S>.


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And Abishai<S>52</S>, the brother<S>251</S> of Joab<S>3097</S>, the son<S>1121</S> of Zeruiah<S>6870</S>, was chief<S>7218</S> among three<S>7992</S>. And he lifted up<S>5782</S> his spear<S>2595</S> against three<S>7969</S> hundred<S>3967</S>, <i>and </i>slew<S>2491</S> <i>them</i>, and had the name<S>8034</S> among three<S>7969</S>. <n>and slew them: Heb. slain</n>


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Was he not most honourable<S>3513</S> of three<S>7969</S>? therefore he was their captain<S>8269</S>: yet he attained<S>935</S> not to the <i>first </i>three<S>7969</S>.


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And Benaiah<S>1141</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jehoiada<S>3077</S>, the son<S>1121</S> of a valiant<S>2428</S> man<S>376</S> <S>381</S>, of Kabzeel<S>6909</S>, who had done many<S>7227</S> deeds<S>6467</S>, he slew<S>5221</S> two<S>8147</S> lionlike men<S>739</S> of Moab<S>4124</S>: he went down<S>3381</S> also and slew<S>5221</S> a lion<S>738</S> in the midst<S>8432</S> of a pit<S>953</S> in time<S>3117</S> of snow<S>7950</S>: <n>who…: Heb. great of acts lionlike…: Heb. lion of God</n>


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And he slew<S>2026</S> an Egyptian<S>4713</S>, a handsome<S>4758</S> man<S>376</S>: and the Egyptian<S>4713</S> had a spear<S>2595</S> in his hand<S>3027</S>; but he went down<S>3381</S> to him with a staff<S>7626</S>, and plucked<S>1497</S> the spear<S>2595</S> out of the Egyptian’s<S>4713</S> hand<S>3027</S>, and slew<S>5221</S> him with his own spear<S>2595</S>. <n>a goodly…: Heb. a man of countenance, or, sight: also called, a man of great stature</n>


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These <i>things </i>did<S>6213</S> Benaiah<S>1141</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jehoiada<S>3077</S>, and had a name<S>8034</S> among three<S>7969</S> mighty men<S>1368</S>.


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He was more honourable<S>3513</S> than the thirty<S>7970</S>, but he attained<S>935</S> not to the <i>first </i>three<S>7969</S>. And David<S>1732</S> set<S>7760</S> him over his guard<S>4928</S>. <n>more…: or, honourable among the thirty guard: or, council: Heb. at his command</n>


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Asahel<S>6214</S> the brother<S>251</S> of Joab<S>3097</S> <i>was</i> one of the thirty<S>7970</S>; Elhanan<S>445</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Dodo<S>1734</S> of Bethlehem<S>1035</S>,


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Helez<S>2503</S> the Paltite<S>6407</S>, Ira<S>5896</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Ikkesh<S>6142</S> the Tekoite<S>8621</S>,


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Heleb<S>2460</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Baanah<S>1196</S>, a Netophathite<S>5200</S>, Ittai<S>863</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Ribai<S>7380</S> out of Gibeah<S>1390</S> of the children<S>1121</S> of Benjamin<S>1144</S>,


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Benaiah<S>1141</S> the Pirathonite<S>6553</S>, Hiddai<S>1914</S> of the brooks<S>5158</S> of Gaash<S>1608</S>, <n>brooks: or, valleys</n>


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Eliahba<S>455</S> the Shaalbonite<S>8170</S>, of the sons<S>1121</S> of Jashen<S>3464</S>, Jonathan<S>3083</S>,


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Shammah<S>8048</S> the Hararite<S>2043</S>, Ahiam<S>279</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Sharar<S>8325</S> the Hararite<S>2043</S>,


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Eliphelet<S>467</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Ahasbai<S>308</S>, the son<S>1121</S> of the Maachathite<S>4602</S>, Eliam<S>463</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Ahithophel<S>302</S> the Gilonite<S>1526</S>,


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Igal<S>3008</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Nathan<S>5416</S> of Zobah<S>6678</S>, Bani<S>1137</S> the Gadite<S>1425</S>,


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Zelek<S>6768</S> the Ammonite<S>5984</S>, Naharai<S>5171</S> the Beerothite<S>886</S>, armourbearer<S>5375</S> <S>3627</S> to Joab<S>3097</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Zeruiah<S>6870</S>,


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And again<S>3254</S> the anger<S>639</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> was kindled<S>2734</S> against Israel<S>3478</S>, and he moved<S>5496</S> David<S>1732</S> against them to say<S>559</S>, Go<S>3212</S>, number<S>4487</S> Israel<S>3478</S> and Judah<S>3063</S>.


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For the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to Joab<S>3097</S> the captain<S>8269</S> of the host<S>2428</S>, who <i>was</i> with him, Go now through<S>7751</S> all the tribes<S>7626</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, from Dan<S>1835</S> even to Beersheba<S>884</S>, and number<S>6485</S> ye the people<S>5971</S>, that I may know<S>3045</S> the number<S>4557</S> of the people<S>5971</S>. <n>Go: or, Compass</n>


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And Joab<S>3097</S> said<S>559</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, Now the LORD<S>3068</S> thy God<S>430</S> add<S>3254</S> to the people<S>5971</S>, as many as<S>1992</S> they may be, an hundredfold<S>3967</S> <S>6471</S>, and that the eyes<S>5869</S> of my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> may see<S>7200</S> <i>it</i>: but why doth my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> delight<S>2654</S> in this thing<S>1697</S>?


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But the king’s<S>4428</S> word<S>1697</S> prevailed<S>2388</S> against Joab<S>3097</S>, and against the captains<S>8269</S> of the host<S>2428</S>. And Joab<S>3097</S> and the captains<S>8269</S> of the host<S>2428</S> went out<S>3318</S> from the presence<S>6440</S> of the king<S>4428</S>, to number<S>6485</S> the people<S>5971</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>.


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And they passed over<S>5674</S> Jordan<S>3383</S>, and encamped<S>2583</S> in Aroer<S>6177</S>, on the right side<S>3225</S> of the city<S>5892</S> that <i>lieth</i> in the midst<S>8432</S> of the river<S>5158</S> of Gad<S>1410</S>, and toward Jazer<S>3270</S>: <n>river: or, valley</n>


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Then they came<S>935</S> to Gilead<S>1568</S>, and to the land<S>776</S> of Tahtimhodshi<S>8483</S>; and they came<S>935</S> to Danjaan<S>1842</S>, and about<S>5439</S> to Zidon<S>6721</S>, <n>land of Tahtimhodshi: or, nether land newly inhabited</n>


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And came<S>935</S> to the strong hold<S>4013</S> of Tyre<S>6865</S>, and to all the cities<S>5892</S> of the Hivites<S>2340</S>, and of the Canaanites<S>3669</S>: and they went out<S>3318</S> to the south<S>5045</S> of Judah<S>3063</S>, <i>even</i> to Beersheba<S>884</S>.


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So when they had gone<S>7751</S> through all the land<S>776</S>, they came<S>935</S> to Jerusalem<S>3389</S> at the end<S>7097</S> of nine<S>8672</S> months<S>2320</S> and twenty<S>6242</S> days<S>3117</S>.


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And Joab<S>3097</S> presented<S>5414</S> the sum<S>4557</S> of the number<S>4662</S> of the people<S>5971</S> to the king<S>4428</S>: and there were in Israel<S>3478</S> eight<S>8083</S> hundred<S>3967</S> thousand<S>505</S> valiant<S>2428</S> men<S>376</S> <S>381</S> that drew<S>8025</S> the sword<S>2719</S>; and the men<S>376</S> of Judah<S>3063</S> <i>were </i>five<S>2568</S> hundred<S>3967</S> thousand<S>505</S> men<S>376</S>.


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And David’s<S>1732</S> heart<S>3820</S> smote<S>5221</S> him after<S>310</S> that he had numbered<S>5608</S> the people<S>5971</S>. And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to the LORD<S>3068</S>, I have sinned<S>2398</S> greatly<S>3966</S> in what I have done<S>6213</S>: and now, I beseech thee, O LORD<S>3068</S>, take away<S>5674</S> the iniquity<S>5771</S> of thy servant<S>5650</S>; for I have done very<S>3966</S> foolishly<S>5528</S>.


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For when David<S>1732</S> had risen<S>6965</S> in the morning<S>1242</S>, the word<S>1697</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> came to the prophet<S>5030</S> Gad<S>1410</S>, David’s<S>1732</S> seer<S>2374</S>, saying<S>559</S>,


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Go<S>1980</S> and say<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, Thus saith<S>1696</S> the LORD<S>3068</S>, I offer<S>5190</S> thee three<S>7969</S> <i>things</i>; choose<S>977</S> thee one<S>259</S> of them, that I may <i>do it</i> to thee<S>6213</S>.


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So Gad<S>1410</S> came<S>935</S> to David<S>1732</S>, and told<S>5046</S> him, and said<S>559</S> to him, Shall seven<S>7651</S> years<S>8141</S> of famine<S>7458</S> come<S>935</S> upon thee in thy land<S>776</S>? or wilt thou flee<S>5127</S> three<S>7969</S> months<S>2320</S> before<S>6440</S> thy enemies<S>6862</S>, while they pursue<S>7291</S> thee? or that there be three<S>7969</S> days<S>3117</S>’ pestilence<S>1698</S> in thy land<S>776</S>? now consider<S>3045</S>, and see<S>7200</S> what answer<S>1697</S> I shall return<S>7725</S> to him that sent<S>7971</S> me.


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And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S> to Gad<S>1410</S>, I am in deep<S>3966</S> distress<S>6887</S>: let us fall<S>5307</S> now into the hand<S>3027</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>; for his mercies<S>7356</S> <i>are </i>great<S>7227</S>: and let me not fall<S>5307</S> into the hand<S>3027</S> of man<S>120</S>. <n>are great: or, are many</n>


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So the LORD<S>3068</S> sent<S>5414</S> a pestilence<S>1698</S> upon Israel<S>3478</S> from the morning<S>1242</S> even to the time<S>6256</S> appointed<S>4150</S>: and there died<S>4191</S> of the people<S>5971</S> from Dan<S>1835</S> even to Beersheba<S>884</S> seventy<S>7657</S> thousand<S>505</S> men<S>376</S>.


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And when the angel<S>4397</S> stretched out<S>7971</S> his hand<S>3027</S> upon Jerusalem<S>3389</S> to destroy<S>7843</S> it, the LORD<S>3068</S> repented<S>5162</S> of the evil<S>7451</S>, and said<S>559</S> to the angel<S>4397</S> that destroyed<S>7843</S> the people<S>5971</S>, It is enough<S>7227</S>: stay<S>7503</S> now thy hand<S>3027</S>. And the angel<S>4397</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> was by the threshingplace<S>1637</S> of Araunah<S>728</S> the Jebusite<S>2983</S>. <n>Araunah: also called, Ornan</n>


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And David<S>1732</S> spoke<S>559</S> to the LORD<S>3068</S> when he saw<S>7200</S> the angel<S>4397</S> that smote<S>5221</S> the people<S>5971</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Lo, I have sinned<S>2398</S>, and I have done wickedly<S>5753</S>: but these sheep<S>6629</S>, what have they done<S>6213</S>? let thy hand<S>3027</S>, I pray thee, be against me, and against my father’s<S>1</S> house<S>1004</S>.


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And Gad<S>1410</S> came<S>935</S> that day<S>3117</S> to David<S>1732</S>, and said<S>559</S> to him, Go up<S>5927</S>, rear<S>6965</S> an altar<S>4196</S> to the LORD<S>3068</S> in the threshingfloor<S>1637</S> of Araunah<S>728</S> the Jebusite<S>2983</S>. <n>Araunah: Heb. Araniah</n>


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And David<S>1732</S>, according to the saying<S>1697</S> of Gad<S>1410</S>, went up<S>5927</S> as the LORD<S>3068</S> commanded<S>6680</S>.


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And Araunah<S>728</S> looked<S>8259</S>, and saw<S>7200</S> the king<S>4428</S> and his servants<S>5650</S> coming<S>5674</S> toward him: and Araunah<S>728</S> went out<S>3318</S>, and bowed<S>7812</S> himself before the king<S>4428</S> on his face<S>639</S> upon the ground<S>776</S>.


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And Araunah<S>728</S> said<S>559</S>, Why is my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> come<S>935</S> to his servant<S>5650</S>? And David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S>, To buy<S>7069</S> the threshingfloor<S>1637</S> of thee, to build<S>1129</S> an altar<S>4196</S> to the LORD<S>3068</S>, that the plague<S>4046</S> may be stayed<S>6113</S> from the people<S>5971</S>.


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And Araunah<S>728</S> said<S>559</S> to David<S>1732</S>, Let my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> take<S>3947</S> and offer up<S>5927</S> what <i>seemeth </i>good<S>2896</S> to him<S>5869</S>: behold<S>7200</S>, <i>here are </i>oxen<S>1241</S> for burnt sacrifice<S>5930</S>, and threshing instruments<S>4173</S> and <i>other </i>instruments<S>3627</S> of the oxen<S>1241</S> for wood<S>6086</S>.


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All these <i>things</i> did Araunah<S>728</S>, <i>as</i> a king<S>4428</S>, give<S>5414</S> to the king<S>4428</S>. And Araunah<S>728</S> said<S>559</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, The LORD<S>3068</S> thy God<S>430</S> accept<S>7521</S> thee.


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to Araunah<S>728</S>, Nay; but I will surely<S>7069</S> buy<S>7069</S> <i>it</i> of thee at a price<S>4242</S>: neither will I offer<S>5927</S> burnt offerings<S>5930</S> to the LORD<S>3068</S> my God<S>430</S> of that which doth cost me nothing<S>2600</S>. So David<S>1732</S> bought<S>7069</S> the threshingfloor<S>1637</S> and the oxen<S>1241</S> for fifty<S>2572</S> shekels<S>8255</S> of silver<S>3701</S>.


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And David<S>1732</S> built<S>1129</S> there an altar<S>4196</S> to the LORD<S>3068</S>, and offered<S>5927</S> burnt offerings<S>5930</S> and peace offerings<S>8002</S>. So the LORD<S>3068</S> was entreated<S>6279</S> for the land<S>776</S>, and the plague<S>4046</S> was stayed<S>6113</S> from Israel<S>3478</S>.


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Now king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S> was old<S>2204</S> <i>and </i>advanced<S>935</S> in years<S>3117</S>; and they covered<S>3680</S> him with clothes<S>899</S>, but he could not get warm<S>3179</S>. <n>stricken…: Heb. entered into days</n>


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Therefore his servants<S>5650</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Let there be sought<S>1245</S> for my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> a young<S>5291</S> virgin<S>1330</S>: and let her stand<S>5975</S> before<S>6440</S> the king<S>4428</S>, and let her cherish<S>5532</S> him, and let her lie<S>7901</S> in thy bosom<S>2436</S>, that my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> may get warm<S>2552</S>. <n>Let there…: Heb. Let them seek a young…: Heb. a damsel, a virgin cherish…: Heb. be a cherisher unto him</n>


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So they sought<S>1245</S> for a fair<S>3303</S> damsel<S>5291</S> throughout all the land<S>1366</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, and found<S>4672</S> Abishag<S>49</S> a Shunammite<S>7767</S>, and brought<S>935</S> her to the king<S>4428</S>.


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And the damsel<S>5291</S> <i>was </i>very<S>3966</S> fair<S>3303</S>, and cherished<S>5532</S> the king<S>4428</S>, and ministered<S>8334</S> to him: but the king<S>4428</S> knew<S>3045</S> her not.


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Then Adonijah<S>138</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Haggith<S>2294</S> exalted<S>4984</S> himself, saying<S>559</S>, I will be king<S>4427</S>: and he prepared<S>6213</S> him chariots<S>7393</S> and horsemen<S>6571</S>, and fifty<S>2572</S> men<S>376</S> to run<S>7323</S> before<S>6440</S> him. <n>be king: Heb. reign</n>


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And his father<S>1</S> had not displeased<S>6087</S> him at any time<S>3117</S> in saying<S>559</S>, Why hast thou done so<S>6213</S>? and he also <i>was a </i>very<S>3966</S> handsome<S>2896</S> <S>8389</S> <i>man</i>; and <i>his mother </i>bore<S>3205</S> him after<S>310</S> Absalom<S>53</S>. <n>at any…: Heb. from his days</n>


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And he conferred<S>1697</S> with Joab<S>3097</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Zeruiah<S>6870</S>, and with Abiathar<S>54</S> the priest<S>3548</S>: and they following<S>310</S> Adonijah<S>138</S> helped<S>5826</S> <i>him</i>. <n>he…: Heb. his words were with following…: Heb. helped after Adonijah</n>


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But Zadok<S>6659</S> the priest<S>3548</S>, and Benaiah<S>1141</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jehoiada<S>3077</S>, and Nathan<S>5416</S> the prophet<S>5030</S>, and Shimei<S>8096</S>, and Rei<S>7472</S>, and the mighty men<S>1368</S> who <i>belonged</i> to David<S>1732</S>, were not with Adonijah<S>138</S>.


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And Adonijah<S>138</S> slew<S>2076</S> sheep<S>6629</S> and oxen<S>1241</S> and fat cattle<S>4806</S> by the stone<S>68</S> of Zoheleth<S>2120</S>, which <i>is </i>by<S>681</S> Enrogel<S>5883</S>, and invited<S>7121</S> all his brethren<S>251</S> the king’s<S>4428</S> sons<S>1121</S>, and all the men<S>582</S> of Judah<S>3063</S> the king’s<S>4428</S> servants<S>5650</S>: <n>Enrogel: or, the well Rogel</n>


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But Nathan<S>5416</S> the prophet<S>5030</S>, and Benaiah<S>1141</S>, and the mighty men<S>1368</S>, and Solomon<S>8010</S> his brother<S>251</S>, he called<S>7121</S> not.


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Therefore Nathan<S>5416</S> spoke<S>559</S> to Bathsheba<S>1339</S> the mother<S>517</S> of Solomon<S>8010</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Hast thou not heard<S>8085</S> that Adonijah<S>138</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Haggith<S>2294</S> doth reign<S>4427</S>, and David<S>1732</S> our lord<S>113</S> knoweth<S>3045</S> <i>it</i> not?


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Now therefore come<S>3212</S>, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel<S>3289</S> <S>6098</S>, that thou mayest save<S>4422</S> thy own life<S>5315</S>, and the life<S>5315</S> of thy son<S>1121</S> Solomon<S>8010</S>.


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Go<S>3212</S> and enter in<S>935</S> to king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S>, and say<S>559</S> to him, Didst not thou, my lord<S>113</S>, O king<S>4428</S>, swear<S>7650</S> to thy handmaid<S>519</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Assuredly<S>3588</S> Solomon<S>8010</S> thy son<S>1121</S> shall reign<S>4427</S> after<S>310</S> me, and he shall sit<S>3427</S> upon my throne<S>3678</S>? why then doth Adonijah<S>138</S> reign<S>4427</S>?


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Behold, while thou art yet talking<S>1696</S> there with the king<S>4428</S>, I will also come in<S>935</S> after<S>310</S> thee, and confirm<S>4390</S> thy words<S>1697</S>. <n>confirm: Heb. fill up</n>


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And Bathsheba<S>1339</S> went<S>935</S> to the king<S>4428</S> into the chamber<S>2315</S>: and the king<S>4428</S> was very<S>3966</S> old<S>2204</S>; and Abishag<S>49</S> the Shunammite<S>7767</S> ministered<S>8334</S> to the king<S>4428</S>.


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And Bathsheba<S>1339</S> bowed<S>6915</S>, and did obeisance<S>7812</S> to the king<S>4428</S>. And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S>, What wouldest thou? <n>What…: Heb. What to thee?</n>


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And she said<S>559</S> to him, My lord<S>113</S>, thou didst swear<S>7650</S> by the LORD<S>3068</S> thy God<S>430</S> to thy handmaid<S>519</S>, <i>saying</i>, Assuredly Solomon<S>8010</S> thy son<S>1121</S> shall reign<S>4427</S> after<S>310</S> me, and he shall sit<S>3427</S> upon my throne<S>3678</S>.


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And now, behold, Adonijah<S>138</S> reigneth<S>4427</S>; and now, my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S>, thou knowest<S>3045</S> <i>it</i> not:


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And he hath slain<S>2076</S> oxen<S>7794</S> and fat cattle<S>4806</S> and sheep<S>6629</S> in abundance<S>7230</S>, and hath invited<S>7121</S> all the sons<S>1121</S> of the king<S>4428</S>, and Abiathar<S>54</S> the priest<S>3548</S>, and Joab<S>3097</S> the captain<S>8269</S> of the host<S>6635</S>: but Solomon<S>8010</S> thy servant<S>5650</S> hath he not invited<S>7121</S>.


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And thou, my lord<S>113</S>, O king<S>4428</S>, the eyes<S>5869</S> of all Israel<S>3478</S> <i>are</i> upon thee, that thou shouldest tell<S>5046</S> them who shall sit<S>3427</S> on the throne<S>3678</S> of my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> after<S>310</S> him.


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Otherwise it shall come to pass, when my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> shall sleep<S>7901</S> with his fathers<S>1</S>, that I and my son<S>1121</S> Solomon<S>8010</S> shall be counted offenders<S>2400</S>. <n>offenders: Heb. sinners</n>


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And, lo, while she was yet talking<S>1696</S> with the king<S>4428</S>, Nathan<S>5416</S> the prophet<S>5030</S> also came in<S>935</S>.


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And they told<S>5046</S> the king<S>4428</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Behold Nathan<S>5416</S> the prophet<S>5030</S>. And when he had come in<S>935</S> before<S>6440</S> the king<S>4428</S>, he bowed<S>7812</S> himself before the king<S>4428</S> with his face<S>639</S> to the ground<S>776</S>.


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And Nathan<S>5416</S> said<S>559</S>, My lord<S>113</S>, O king<S>4428</S>, hast thou said<S>559</S>, Adonijah<S>138</S> shall reign<S>4427</S> after<S>310</S> me, and he shall sit<S>3427</S> upon my throne<S>3678</S>?


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For he hath gone down<S>3381</S> this day<S>3117</S>, and hath slain<S>2076</S> oxen<S>7794</S> and fat cattle<S>4806</S> and sheep<S>6629</S> in abundance<S>7230</S>, and hath invited<S>7121</S> all the king’s<S>4428</S> sons<S>1121</S>, and the captains<S>8269</S> of the host<S>6635</S>, and Abiathar<S>54</S> the priest<S>3548</S>; and, behold, they eat<S>398</S> and drink<S>8354</S> before<S>6440</S> him, and say<S>559</S>, God save<S>2421</S> king<S>4428</S> Adonijah<S>138</S>. <n>God…: Heb. Let king Adonijah live</n>


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But me, <i>even</i> me thy servant<S>5650</S>, and Zadok<S>6659</S> the priest<S>3548</S>, and Benaiah<S>1141</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jehoiada<S>3077</S>, and thy servant<S>5650</S> Solomon<S>8010</S>, hath he not invited<S>7121</S>.


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Is this thing<S>1697</S> done<S>1961</S> by my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S>, and thou hast not shown<S>3045</S> <i>it</i> to thy servant<S>5650</S>, who should sit<S>3427</S> on the throne<S>3678</S> of my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> after<S>310</S> him?


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Then king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S> answered<S>6030</S> and said<S>559</S>, Call<S>7121</S> me Bathsheba<S>1339</S>. And she came<S>935</S> into the king’s<S>4428</S> presence<S>6440</S>, and stood<S>5975</S> before<S>6440</S> the king<S>4428</S>. <n>into…: Heb. before the king</n>


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And the king<S>4428</S> swore<S>7650</S>, and said<S>559</S>, <i>As</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, that hath redeemed<S>6299</S> my soul<S>5315</S> out of all distress<S>6869</S>,


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Even as I swore<S>7650</S> to thee by the LORD<S>3068</S> God<S>430</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Assuredly Solomon<S>8010</S> thy son<S>1121</S> shall reign<S>4427</S> after<S>310</S> me, and he shall sit<S>3427</S> upon my throne<S>3678</S> in my stead; even so will I certainly do<S>6213</S> this day<S>3117</S>.


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Then Bathsheba<S>1339</S> bowed<S>6915</S> with <i>her </i>face<S>639</S> to the earth<S>776</S>, and did reverence<S>7812</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Let my lord<S>113</S> king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S> live<S>2421</S> for ever<S>5769</S>.


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And king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S> said<S>559</S>, Call<S>7121</S> me Zadok<S>6659</S> the priest<S>3548</S>, and Nathan<S>5416</S> the prophet<S>5030</S>, and Benaiah<S>1141</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jehoiada<S>3077</S>. And they came<S>935</S> before<S>6440</S> the king<S>4428</S>.


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The king<S>4428</S> also said<S>559</S> to them, Take<S>3947</S> with you the servants<S>5650</S> of your lord<S>113</S>, and cause Solomon<S>8010</S> my son<S>1121</S> to ride<S>7392</S> upon my own mule<S>6506</S>, and bring him down<S>3381</S> to Gihon<S>1521</S>: <n>mine…: Heb. which belongeth to me</n>


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And let Zadok<S>6659</S> the priest<S>3548</S> and Nathan<S>5416</S> the prophet<S>5030</S> anoint<S>4886</S> him there king<S>4428</S> over Israel<S>3478</S>: and blow<S>8628</S> ye with the trumpet<S>7782</S>, and say<S>559</S>, God save<S>2421</S> king<S>4428</S> Solomon<S>8010</S>.


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Then ye shall come up<S>5927</S> after<S>310</S> him, that he may come<S>935</S> and sit<S>3427</S> upon my throne<S>3678</S>; for he shall be king<S>4427</S> in my stead: and I have appointed<S>6680</S> him to be ruler<S>5057</S> over Israel<S>3478</S> and over Judah<S>3063</S>.


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And Benaiah<S>1141</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jehoiada<S>3077</S> answered<S>6030</S> the king<S>4428</S>, and said<S>559</S>, Amen<S>543</S>: the LORD<S>3068</S> God<S>430</S> of my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> say<S>559</S> so <i>too</i>.


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As the LORD<S>3068</S> hath been with my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S>, even so let him be with Solomon<S>8010</S>, and make<S>1431</S> his throne<S>3678</S> greater<S>1431</S> than the throne<S>3678</S> of my lord<S>113</S> king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S>.


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So Zadok<S>6659</S> the priest<S>3548</S>, and Nathan<S>5416</S> the prophet<S>5030</S>, and Benaiah<S>1141</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jehoiada<S>3077</S>, and the Cherethites<S>3774</S>, and the Pelethites<S>6432</S>, went down<S>3381</S>, and caused Solomon<S>8010</S> to ride<S>7392</S> upon king<S>4428</S> David’s<S>1732</S> mule<S>6506</S>, and brought<S>3212</S> him to Gihon<S>1521</S>.


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And Zadok<S>6659</S> the priest<S>3548</S> took<S>3947</S> an horn<S>7161</S> of oil<S>8081</S> out of the tabernacle<S>168</S>, and anointed<S>4886</S> Solomon<S>8010</S>. And they blew<S>8628</S> the trumpet<S>7782</S>; and all the people<S>5971</S> said<S>559</S>, God save<S>2421</S> king<S>4428</S> Solomon<S>8010</S>.


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And all the people<S>5971</S> came up<S>5927</S> after<S>310</S> him, and the people<S>5971</S> piped<S>2490</S> with pipes<S>2485</S>, and rejoiced<S>8056</S> with great<S>1419</S> joy<S>8057</S>, so that the earth<S>776</S> shook<S>1234</S> with the sound<S>6963</S> of them. <n>pipes: or, flutes</n>


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And Adonijah<S>138</S> and all the guests<S>7121</S> that <i>were</i> with him heard<S>8085</S> <i>it</i> as they had finished<S>3615</S> eating<S>398</S>. And when Joab<S>3097</S> heard<S>8085</S> the sound<S>6963</S> of the trumpet<S>7782</S>, he said<S>559</S>, Why <i>is this </i>noise<S>6963</S> of the city<S>7151</S> being in an uproar<S>1993</S>?


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And while he yet spoke<S>1696</S>, behold, Jonathan<S>3129</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Abiathar<S>54</S> the priest<S>3548</S> came<S>935</S>: and Adonijah<S>138</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Come in<S>935</S>; for thou <i>art</i> a valiant<S>2428</S> man<S>376</S> <S>381</S>, and bringest<S>1319</S> good<S>2896</S> tidings<S>1319</S>.


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And Jonathan<S>3129</S> answered<S>6030</S> and said<S>559</S> to Adonijah<S>138</S>, Verily<S>61</S> our lord<S>113</S> king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S> hath made Solomon<S>8010</S> king<S>4427</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> hath sent<S>7971</S> with him Zadok<S>6659</S> the priest<S>3548</S>, and Nathan<S>5416</S> the prophet<S>5030</S>, and Benaiah<S>1141</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jehoiada<S>3077</S>, and the Cherethites<S>3774</S>, and the Pelethites<S>6432</S>, and they have caused him to ride<S>7392</S> upon the king’s<S>4428</S> mule<S>6506</S>:


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And Zadok<S>6659</S> the priest<S>3548</S> and Nathan<S>5416</S> the prophet<S>5030</S> have anointed<S>4886</S> him king<S>4428</S> in Gihon<S>1521</S>: and they have come<S>5927</S> from there rejoicing<S>8056</S>, so that the city<S>7151</S> is in an uproar<S>1949</S>. This <i>is</i> the noise<S>6963</S> that ye have heard<S>8085</S>.


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And moreover the king’s<S>4428</S> servants<S>5650</S> came<S>935</S> to bless<S>1288</S> our lord<S>113</S> king<S>4428</S> David<S>1732</S>, saying<S>559</S>, God<S>430</S> make the name<S>8034</S> of Solomon<S>8010</S> better<S>3190</S> than thy name<S>8034</S>, and make<S>1431</S> his throne<S>3678</S> greater<S>1431</S> than thy throne<S>3678</S>. And the king<S>4428</S> bowed<S>7812</S> himself upon the bed<S>4904</S>.


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And also thus said<S>559</S> the king<S>4428</S>, Blessed<S>1288</S> <i>be</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> God<S>430</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, who hath given<S>5414</S> <i>one</i> to sit<S>3427</S> on my throne<S>3678</S> this day<S>3117</S>, my eyes<S>5869</S> even seeing<S>7200</S> <i>it</i>.


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And all the guests<S>7121</S> that <i>were</i> with Adonijah<S>138</S> were afraid<S>2729</S>, and arose<S>6965</S>, and went<S>3212</S> every man<S>376</S> his way<S>1870</S>.


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And Adonijah<S>138</S> feared<S>3372</S> because<S>6440</S> of Solomon<S>8010</S>, and arose<S>6965</S>, and went<S>3212</S>, and caught hold<S>2388</S> on the horns<S>7161</S> of the altar<S>4196</S>.


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And it was told<S>5046</S> Solomon<S>8010</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Behold, Adonijah<S>138</S> feareth<S>3372</S> king<S>4428</S> Solomon<S>8010</S>: for, lo, he hath caught hold<S>270</S> on the horns<S>7161</S> of the altar<S>4196</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Let king<S>4428</S> Solomon<S>8010</S> swear<S>7650</S> to me to day<S>3117</S> that he will not slay<S>4191</S> his servant<S>5650</S> with the sword<S>2719</S>.


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And Solomon<S>8010</S> said<S>559</S>, If he will show himself a worthy<S>2428</S> man<S>1121</S>, there shall not an hair<S>8185</S> of him fall<S>5307</S> to the earth<S>776</S>: but if wickedness<S>7451</S> shall be found<S>4672</S> in him, he shall die<S>4191</S>.


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So king<S>4428</S> Solomon<S>8010</S> sent<S>7971</S>, and they brought him down<S>3381</S> from the altar<S>4196</S>. And he came<S>935</S> and bowed<S>7812</S> himself to king<S>4428</S> Solomon<S>8010</S>: and Solomon<S>8010</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Go<S>3212</S> to thy house<S>1004</S>.


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Now the days<S>3117</S> of David<S>1732</S> drew near<S>7126</S> that he should die<S>4191</S>; and he charged<S>6680</S> Solomon<S>8010</S> his son<S>1121</S>, saying<S>559</S>,


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I go<S>1980</S> the way<S>1870</S> of all the earth<S>776</S>: be thou strong<S>2388</S> therefore, and show thyself a man<S>376</S>;


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And keep<S>8104</S> the charge<S>4931</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S> thy God<S>430</S>, to walk<S>3212</S> in his ways<S>1870</S>, to keep<S>8104</S> his statutes<S>2708</S>, and his commandments<S>4687</S>, and his judgments<S>4941</S>, and his testimonies<S>5715</S>, as it is written<S>3789</S> in the law<S>8451</S> of Moses<S>4872</S>, that thou mayest prosper<S>7919</S> in all that thou doest<S>6213</S>, and wherever thou turnest<S>6437</S> thyself: <n>prosper: or, do wisely</n>


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That the LORD<S>3068</S> may continue<S>6965</S> his word<S>1697</S> which he spoke<S>1696</S> concerning me, saying<S>559</S>, If thy children<S>1121</S> take heed<S>8104</S> to their way<S>1870</S>, to walk<S>3212</S> before<S>6440</S> me in truth<S>571</S> with all their heart<S>3824</S> and with all their soul<S>5315</S>, there shall not fail<S>3772</S> thee (said<S>559</S> he) a man<S>376</S> on the throne<S>3678</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>. <n>fail…: Heb. be cut off from thee from the throne</n>


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Moreover thou knowest<S>3045</S> also what Joab<S>3097</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Zeruiah<S>6870</S> did<S>6213</S> to me, <i>and</i> what he did<S>6213</S> to the two<S>8147</S> captains<S>8269</S> of the armies<S>6635</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, to Abner<S>74</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Ner<S>5369</S>, and to Amasa<S>6021</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jether<S>3500</S>, whom he slew<S>2026</S>, and shed<S>7760</S> the blood<S>1818</S> of war<S>4421</S> in peace<S>7965</S>, and put<S>5414</S> the blood<S>1818</S> of war<S>4421</S> upon his belt<S>2290</S> that <i>was</i> about his loins<S>4975</S>, and in his shoes<S>5275</S> that <i>were</i> on his feet<S>7272</S>. <n>shed: Heb. put</n>


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Do<S>6213</S> therefore according to thy wisdom<S>2451</S>, and let not his gray head<S>7872</S> go down<S>3381</S> to the grave<S>7585</S> in peace<S>7965</S>.


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But show<S>6213</S> kindness<S>2617</S> to the sons<S>1121</S> of Barzillai<S>1271</S> the Gileadite<S>1569</S>, and let them be of those that eat<S>398</S> at thy table<S>7979</S>: for so they came<S>7126</S> to me when I fled<S>1272</S> because<S>6440</S> of Absalom<S>53</S> thy brother<S>251</S>.


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And, behold, <i>thou hast</i> with thee Shimei<S>8096</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Gera<S>1617</S>, a Benjamite<S>1145</S> of Bahurim<S>980</S>, who cursed<S>7043</S> me with a grievous<S>4834</S> curse<S>7045</S> in the day<S>3117</S> when I went<S>3212</S> to Mahanaim<S>4266</S>: but he came down<S>3381</S> to meet<S>7125</S> me at Jordan<S>3383</S>, and I swore<S>7650</S> to him by the LORD<S>3068</S>, saying<S>559</S>, I will not put thee to death<S>4191</S> with the sword<S>2719</S>. <n>grievous: Heb. strong</n>


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Now therefore hold him not guiltless<S>5352</S>: for thou <i>art</i> a wise<S>2450</S> man<S>376</S>, and knowest<S>3045</S> what thou oughtest to do<S>6213</S> to him; but his gray head<S>7872</S> do thou bring down<S>3381</S> to the grave<S>7585</S> with blood<S>1818</S>.


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So David<S>1732</S> slept<S>7901</S> with his fathers<S>1</S>, and was buried<S>6912</S> in the city<S>5892</S> of David<S>1732</S>.


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And the days<S>3117</S> that David<S>1732</S> reigned<S>4427</S> over Israel<S>3478</S> <i>were </i>forty<S>705</S> years<S>8141</S>: seven<S>7651</S> years<S>8141</S> reigned<S>4427</S> he in Hebron<S>2275</S>, and thirty<S>7970</S> and three<S>7969</S> years<S>8141</S> reigned<S>4427</S> he in Jerusalem<S>3389</S>.


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Then Solomon<S>8010</S> was seated<S>3427</S> upon the throne<S>3678</S> of David<S>1732</S> his father<S>1</S>; and his kingdom<S>4438</S> was established<S>3559</S> greatly<S>3966</S>.


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And Adonijah<S>138</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Haggith<S>2294</S> came<S>935</S> to Bathsheba<S>1339</S> the mother<S>517</S> of Solomon<S>8010</S>. And she said<S>559</S>, Comest<S>935</S> thou peaceably<S>7965</S>? And he said<S>559</S>, Peaceably<S>7965</S>.


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He said<S>559</S> moreover, I have somewhat to say<S>1697</S> to thee. And she said<S>559</S>, Say on<S>1696</S>.


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And he said<S>559</S>, Thou knowest<S>3045</S> that the kingdom<S>4410</S> was mine, and <i>that</i> all Israel<S>3478</S> set<S>7760</S> their faces<S>6440</S> on me, that I should reign<S>4427</S>: but the kingdom<S>4410</S> is turned about<S>5437</S>, and hath become my brother’s<S>251</S>: for it was his from the LORD<S>3068</S>.


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And now I ask<S>7592</S> one<S>259</S> petition<S>7596</S> of thee, deny<S>7725</S> me<S>6440</S> not. And she said<S>559</S> to him, Say on<S>1696</S>. <n>deny…: Heb. turn not away my face</n>


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And he said<S>559</S>, Speak<S>559</S>, I pray thee, to Solomon<S>8010</S> the king<S>4428</S>, (for he will not say<S>7725</S> to thee<S>6440</S> no<S>7725</S>,) that he give<S>5414</S> me Abishag<S>49</S> the Shunammite<S>7767</S> for a wife<S>802</S>.


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And Bathsheba<S>1339</S> said<S>559</S>, Well<S>2896</S>; I will speak<S>1696</S> for thee to the king<S>4428</S>.


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Bathsheba<S>1339</S> therefore went<S>935</S> to king<S>4428</S> Solomon<S>8010</S>, to speak<S>1696</S> to him for Adonijah<S>138</S>. And the king<S>4428</S> rose up<S>6965</S> to meet<S>7125</S> her, and bowed<S>7812</S> himself to her, and sat down<S>3427</S> on his throne<S>3678</S>, and caused a seat<S>3678</S> to be set<S>7760</S> for the king’s<S>4428</S> mother<S>517</S>; and she sat<S>3427</S> on his right hand<S>3225</S>.


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Then she said<S>559</S>, I desire<S>7592</S> one<S>259</S> small<S>6996</S> petition<S>7596</S> of thee; <i>I pray thee</i>, deny<S>7725</S> me<S>6440</S> not<S>7725</S>. And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to her, Ask on<S>7592</S>, my mother<S>517</S>: for I will not deny<S>7725</S> thee<S>6440</S>.


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And she said<S>559</S>, Let Abishag<S>49</S> the Shunammite<S>7767</S> be given<S>5414</S> to Adonijah<S>138</S> thy brother<S>251</S> for a wife<S>802</S>.


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And king<S>4428</S> Solomon<S>8010</S> answered<S>6030</S> and said<S>559</S> to his mother<S>517</S>, And why dost thou ask<S>7592</S> Abishag<S>49</S> the Shunammite<S>7767</S> for Adonijah<S>138</S>? ask<S>7592</S> for him the kingdom<S>4410</S> also; for he <i>is</i> my elder<S>1419</S> brother<S>251</S>; even for him, and for Abiathar<S>54</S> the priest<S>3548</S>, and for Joab<S>3097</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Zeruiah<S>6870</S>.


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Then king<S>4428</S> Solomon<S>8010</S> swore<S>7650</S> by the LORD<S>3068</S>, saying<S>559</S>, God<S>430</S> do<S>6213</S> so to me, and more also<S>3254</S>, if Adonijah<S>138</S> hath not spoken<S>1696</S> this word<S>1697</S> against his own life<S>5315</S>.


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Now therefore, <i>as</i> the LORD<S>3068</S> liveth<S>2416</S>, who hath established<S>3559</S> me, and set<S>3427</S> me on the throne<S>3678</S> of David<S>1732</S> my father<S>1</S>, and who hath made<S>6213</S> me an house<S>1004</S>, as he promised<S>1696</S>, Adonijah<S>138</S> shall be put to death<S>4191</S> this day<S>3117</S>.


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And king<S>4428</S> Solomon<S>8010</S> sent<S>7971</S> by the hand<S>3027</S> of Benaiah<S>1141</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jehoiada<S>3077</S>; and he fell<S>6293</S> upon him that he died<S>4191</S>.


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And to Abiathar<S>54</S> the priest<S>3548</S> said<S>559</S> the king<S>4428</S>, Depart<S>3212</S> to Anathoth<S>6068</S>, to thy own fields<S>7704</S>; for thou <i>art </i>worthy<S>376</S> of death<S>4194</S>: but I will not at this time<S>3117</S> put thee to death<S>4191</S>, because thou didst bear<S>5375</S> the ark<S>727</S> of the Lord<S>136</S> GOD<S>3069</S> before<S>6440</S> David<S>1732</S> my father<S>1</S>, and because thou hast been afflicted<S>6031</S> in all in which my father<S>1</S> was afflicted<S>6031</S>. <n>worthy…: Heb. a man of death</n>


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So Solomon<S>8010</S> removed<S>1644</S> Abiathar<S>54</S> from being priest<S>3548</S> to the LORD<S>3068</S>; that he might fulfil<S>4390</S> the word<S>1697</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, which he spoke<S>1696</S> concerning the house<S>1004</S> of Eli<S>5941</S> in Shiloh<S>7887</S>.


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Then tidings<S>8052</S> came<S>935</S> to Joab<S>3097</S>: for Joab<S>3097</S> had turned<S>5186</S> after<S>310</S> Adonijah<S>138</S>, though he turned<S>5186</S> not after<S>310</S> Absalom<S>53</S>. And Joab<S>3097</S> fled<S>5127</S> to the tabernacle<S>168</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, and caught hold<S>2388</S> on the horns<S>7161</S> of the altar<S>4196</S>.


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And it was told<S>5046</S> to king<S>4428</S> Solomon<S>8010</S> that Joab<S>3097</S> had fled<S>5127</S> to the tabernacle<S>168</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>; and, behold, <i>he is </i>by<S>681</S> the altar<S>4196</S>. Then Solomon<S>8010</S> sent<S>7971</S> Benaiah<S>1141</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jehoiada<S>3077</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Go<S>3212</S>, fall<S>6293</S> upon him.


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And Benaiah<S>1141</S> came<S>935</S> to the tabernacle<S>168</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, and said<S>559</S> to him, Thus saith<S>559</S> the king<S>4428</S>, Come forth<S>3318</S>. And he said<S>559</S>, Nay; but I will die<S>4191</S> here. And Benaiah<S>1141</S> brought<S>7725</S> the king<S>4428</S> word<S>1697</S> again<S>7725</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Thus said<S>1696</S> Joab<S>3097</S>, and thus he answered<S>6030</S> me.


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And the king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Do<S>6213</S> as he hath said<S>1696</S>, and fall<S>6293</S> upon him, and bury<S>6912</S> him; that thou mayest take away<S>5493</S> the innocent<S>2600</S> blood<S>1818</S>, which Joab<S>3097</S> shed<S>8210</S>, from me, and from the house<S>1004</S> of my father<S>1</S>.


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And the LORD<S>3068</S> shall return<S>7725</S> his blood<S>1818</S> upon his own head<S>7218</S>, who fell<S>6293</S> upon two<S>8147</S> men<S>582</S> more righteous<S>6662</S> and better<S>2896</S> than he, and slew<S>2026</S> them with the sword<S>2719</S>, my father<S>1</S> David<S>1732</S> not knowing<S>3045</S> <i>of it, that is</i>, Abner<S>74</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Ner<S>5369</S>, captain<S>8269</S> of the host<S>6635</S> of Israel<S>3478</S>, and Amasa<S>6021</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jether<S>3500</S>, captain<S>8269</S> of the host<S>6635</S> of Judah<S>3063</S>.


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Their blood<S>1818</S> shall therefore return<S>7725</S> upon the head<S>7218</S> of Joab<S>3097</S>, and upon the head<S>7218</S> of his seed<S>2233</S> for ever<S>5769</S>: but upon David<S>1732</S>, and upon his seed<S>2233</S>, and upon his house<S>1004</S>, and upon his throne<S>3678</S>, shall there be peace<S>7965</S> for<S>5704</S> ever<S>5769</S> from the LORD<S>3068</S>.


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So Benaiah<S>1141</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jehoiada<S>3077</S> went<S>5927</S>, and fell<S>6293</S> upon him, and slew<S>4191</S> him: and he was buried<S>6912</S> in his own house<S>1004</S> in the wilderness<S>4057</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> put<S>5414</S> Benaiah<S>1141</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jehoiada<S>3077</S> in his stead over the army<S>6635</S>: and Zadok<S>6659</S> the priest<S>3548</S> the king<S>4428</S> put<S>5414</S> in the stead of Abiathar<S>54</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> sent<S>7971</S> and called<S>7121</S> for Shimei<S>8096</S>, and said<S>559</S> to him, Build<S>1129</S> thee an house<S>1004</S> in Jerusalem<S>3389</S>, and dwell<S>3427</S> there, and go not forth<S>3318</S> from there to any place whatever<S>575</S>.


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For it shall be, <i>that</i> on the day<S>3117</S> thou shalt go out<S>3318</S>, and pass over<S>5674</S> the brook<S>5158</S> Kidron<S>6939</S>, thou shalt know<S>3045</S> for certain<S>3045</S> that thou shalt surely<S>4191</S> die<S>4191</S>: thy blood<S>1818</S> shall be upon thy own head<S>7218</S>.


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And Shimei<S>8096</S> said<S>559</S> to the king<S>4428</S>, The saying<S>1697</S> <i>is </i>good<S>2896</S>: as my lord<S>113</S> the king<S>4428</S> hath said<S>1696</S>, so will thy servant<S>5650</S> do<S>6213</S>. And Shimei<S>8096</S> dwelt<S>3427</S> in Jerusalem<S>3389</S> many<S>7227</S> days<S>3117</S>.


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And it came to pass at the end<S>7093</S> of three<S>7969</S> years<S>8141</S>, that two<S>8147</S> of the servants<S>5650</S> of Shimei<S>8096</S> ran away<S>1272</S> to Achish<S>397</S> son<S>1121</S> of Maachah<S>4601</S> king<S>4428</S> of Gath<S>1661</S>. And they told<S>5046</S> Shimei<S>8096</S>, saying<S>559</S>, Behold, thy servants<S>5650</S> <i>are</i> in Gath<S>1661</S>.


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And Shimei<S>8096</S> arose<S>6965</S>, and saddled<S>2280</S> his donkey<S>2543</S>, and went<S>3212</S> to Gath<S>1661</S> to Achish<S>397</S> to seek<S>1245</S> his servants<S>5650</S>: and Shimei<S>8096</S> went<S>3212</S>, and brought<S>935</S> his servants<S>5650</S> from Gath<S>1661</S>.


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And it was told<S>5046</S> to Solomon<S>8010</S> that Shimei<S>8096</S> had gone<S>1980</S> from Jerusalem<S>3389</S> to Gath<S>1661</S>, and had returned<S>7725</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> sent<S>7971</S> and called<S>7121</S> for Shimei<S>8096</S>, and said<S>559</S> to him, Did I not make thee to swear<S>7650</S> by the LORD<S>3068</S>, and protest<S>5749</S> to thee, saying<S>559</S>, Know<S>3045</S> for a certain<S>3045</S>, on the day<S>3117</S> thou goest out<S>3318</S>, and walkest<S>1980</S> any where abroad<S>575</S>, that thou shalt surely<S>4191</S> die<S>4191</S>? and thou saidst<S>559</S> to me, The word<S>1697</S> <i>that</i> I have heard<S>8085</S> <i>is </i>good<S>2896</S>.


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Why then hast thou not kept<S>8104</S> the oath<S>7621</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, and the commandment<S>4687</S> that I have charged<S>6680</S> thee with?


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The king<S>4428</S> said<S>559</S> moreover to Shimei<S>8096</S>, Thou knowest<S>3045</S> all the wickedness<S>7451</S> which thy heart<S>3824</S> is aware of<S>3045</S>, that thou didst<S>6213</S> to David<S>1732</S> my father<S>1</S>: therefore the LORD<S>3068</S> shall return<S>7725</S> thy wickedness<S>7451</S> upon thy own head<S>7218</S>;


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And king<S>4428</S> Solomon<S>8010</S> <i>shall be </i>blessed<S>1288</S>, and the throne<S>3678</S> of David<S>1732</S> shall be established<S>3559</S> before<S>6440</S> the LORD<S>3068</S> for<S>5704</S> ever<S>5769</S>.


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So the king<S>4428</S> commanded<S>6680</S> Benaiah<S>1141</S> the son<S>1121</S> of Jehoiada<S>3077</S>; who went out<S>3318</S>, and fell<S>6293</S> upon him, that he died<S>4191</S>. And the kingdom<S>4467</S> was established<S>3559</S> in the hand<S>3027</S> of Solomon<S>8010</S>.


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And Solomon<S>8010</S> allied himself<S>2859</S> with Pharaoh<S>6547</S> king<S>4428</S> of Egypt<S>4714</S>, and married<S>3947</S> Pharaoh’s<S>6547</S> daughter<S>1323</S>, and brought<S>935</S> her into the city<S>5892</S> of David<S>1732</S>, until he had finished<S>3615</S> building<S>1129</S> his own house<S>1004</S>, and the house<S>1004</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, and the wall<S>2346</S> of Jerusalem<S>3389</S> on every side<S>5439</S>.


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Only the people<S>5971</S> sacrificed<S>2076</S> in high places<S>1116</S>, because there was no house<S>1004</S> built<S>1129</S> to the name<S>8034</S> of the LORD<S>3068</S>, until those days<S>3117</S>.


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And Solomon<S>8010</S> loved<S>157</S> the LORD<S>3068</S>, walking<S>3212</S> in the statutes<S>2708</S> of David<S>1732</S> his father<S>1</S>: only he sacrificed<S>2076</S> and burnt incense<S>6999</S> in high places<S>1116</S>.


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And the king<S>4428</S> went<S>3212</S> to Gibeon<S>1391</S> to sacrifice<S>2076</S> there; for that<S>1931</S> <i>was</i> the great<S>1419</S> high place<S>1116</S>: a thousand<S>505</S> burnt offerings<S>5930</S> did Solomon<S>8010</S> offer<S>5927</S> upon that altar<S>4196</S>.


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In Gibeon<S>1391</S> the LORD<S>3068</S> appeared<S>7200</S> to Solomon<S>8010</S> in a dream<S>2472</S> by night<S>3915</S>: and God<S>430</S> said<S>559</S>, Ask<S>7592</S> what I shall give<S>5414</S> thee.


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And Solomon<S>8010</S> said<S>559</S>, Thou hast shown<S>6213</S> to thy servant<S>5650</S> David<S>1732</S> my father<S>1</S> great<S>1419</S> mercy<S>2617</S>, according as he walked<S>1980</S> before<S>6440</S> thee in truth<S>571</S>, and in righteousness<S>6666</S>, and in uprightness<S>3483</S> of heart<S>3824</S> with thee; and thou hast kept<S>8104</S> for him this great<S>1419</S> kindness<S>2617</S>, that thou hast given<S>5414</S> him a son<S>1121</S> to sit<S>3427</S> on his throne<S>3678</S>, as <i>it is</i> this day<S>3117</S>. <n>mercy: or, bounty</n>


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And now, O LORD<S>3068</S> my God<S>430</S>, thou hast made thy servant<S>5650</S> king<S>4427</S> instead of David<S>1732</S> my father<S>1</S>: and I <i>am but</i> a little<S>6996</S> child<S>5288</S>: I know<S>3045</S> not <i>how</i> to go out<S>3318</S> or come in<S>935</S>.


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And thy servant<S>5650</S> <i>is</i> in the midst<S>8432</S> of thy people<S>5971</S> which thou hast chosen<S>977</S>, a great<S>7227</S> people<S>5971</S>, that cannot be numbered<S>4487</S> nor counted<S>5608</S> for multitude<S>7230</S>.


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Give<S>5414</S> therefore to thy servant<S>5650</S> an understanding<S>8085</S> heart<S>3820</S> to judge<S>8199</S> thy people<S>5971</S>, that I may discern<S>995</S> between good<S>2896</S> and bad<S>7451</S>: for who is able<S>3201</S> to judge<S>8199</S> this thy so great<S>3515</S> a people<S>5971</S>? <n>understanding: Heb. hearing</n>


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And the speech<S>1697</S> pleased<S>3190</S> <S>5869</S> the Lord<S>136</S>, that Solomon<S>8010</S> had asked<S>7592</S> this thing<S>1697</S>.


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And God<S>430</S> said<S>559</S> to him, Because thou hast asked<S>7592</S> this thing<S>1697</S>, and hast not asked<S>7592</S> for thyself long<S>7227</S> life<S>3117</S>; neither hast asked<S>7592</S> riches<S>6239</S> for thyself, nor hast asked<S>7592</S> the life<S>5315</S> of thy enemies<S>341</S>; but hast asked<S>7592</S> for thyself understanding<S>995</S> to discern<S>8085</S> judgment<S>4941</S>; <n>long life: Heb. many days discern: Heb. hear</n>


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Behold, I have done<S>6213</S> according to thy words<S>1697</S>: lo, I have given<S>5414</S> thee a wise<S>2450</S> and an understanding<S>995</S> heart<S>3820</S>; so that there hath been none like thee before<S>6440</S> thee, neither after<S>310</S> thee shall any arise<S>6965</S> like thee.


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And I have also given<S>5414</S> thee that which thou hast not asked<S>7592</S>, both riches<S>6239</S>, and honour<S>3519</S>: so that there shall not be any<S>376</S> among the kings<S>4428</S> like thee all thy days<S>3117</S>. <n>shall…: or, hath not been</n>


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And if thou wilt walk<S>3212</S> in my ways<S>1870</S>, to keep<S>8104</S> my statutes<S>2706</S> and my commandments<S>4687</S>, as thy father<S>1</S> David<S>1732</S> did walk<S>1980</S>, then I will lengthen<S>748</S> thy days<S>3117</S>.


