1 Kings 20:39
King James Version
Translation: KJV
37Then he found another man, and said, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man smote him, so that in smiting he wounded him.Select 1 Kings 20:37
38So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face.Select 1 Kings 20:38
39And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of silver.Select 1 Kings 20:39
40And as thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone. And the king of Israel said unto him, So shall thy judgment be; thyself hast decided it.Select 1 Kings 20:40
41And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.Select 1 Kings 20:41
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WEB
20:39 As the king passed by, he cried to the king; and he said, “Your servant went out into the midst of the battle; and behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man to me, and said, ‘Guard this man! If by any means he be missing, then your life shall be for his life, or else you shall pay a talent of silver.’
ASV
20:39 And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king; and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of silver.
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