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Now for a long time Israel was without the true God, without a teaching priest, and without law.

But when they in their trouble turned to the Lord, the God of Israel, and [in desperation earnestly] sought Him, He was found by them.

And in those times there was no peace to him who went out nor to him who came in, but great and vexing afflictions and disturbances were upon all the inhabitants of the countries.

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For a long time Israel was without the true God, without a priest to teach(A) and without the law.(B) But in their distress they turned to the Lord, the God of Israel, and sought him,(C) and he was found by them. In those days it was not safe to travel about,(D) for all the inhabitants of the lands were in great turmoil.

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