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2 Samuel 3:38-39
International Children’s Bible
2 Samuel 3:38-39
International Children’s Bible
38 David said to his officers, “You know that a very important leader died today in Israel. 39 Even though I am the appointed king, I am weak today. These sons of Zeruiah are too strong for me. May the Lord give them the punishment they should have.”
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2 Samuel 3:38-39
New International Version
2 Samuel 3:38-39
New International Version
38 Then the king said to his men, “Do you not realize that a commander and a great man has fallen(A) in Israel this day? 39 And today, though I am the anointed king, I am weak, and these sons of Zeruiah(B) are too strong(C) for me.(D) May the Lord repay(E) the evildoer according to his evil deeds!”
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