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22 The sons fought with each other in the womb, and she exclaimed, “If this is so, why go on living?” She went to consult the Lord. 23 The Lord answered her,

“Two nations are in your womb,
    and two peoples born of you shall be divided.
One shall be stronger than the other,
    and the older shall serve the younger.”

24 When the time came for her to give birth, there were twins in her womb.

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22 The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, “Why is this happening to me?” So she went to inquire of the Lord.(A)

23 The Lord said to her,

“Two nations(B) are in your womb,
    and two peoples from within you will be separated;
one people will be stronger than the other,
    and the older will serve the younger.(C)

24 When the time came for her to give birth,(D) there were twin boys in her womb.(E)

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