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1 Kings 20:42 KJV
1 Kings · chapter 20 · verse 42 · King James Version
And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Because thou hast let go out of thy hand a man whom I appointed to utter destruction, therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people.1 Kings 20:42 · King James Version
1 Kings 20:42 in context
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.
41And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.
42And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Because thou hast let go out of thy hand a man whom I appointed to utter destruction, therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people.
43And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria.
Key words (Strong's)
- destructionchêremphysical a netH2764 →
- peopleʻama peopleH5971 →
- saidʼâmarto sayH559 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
- handyâda handH3027 →
- lifenepheshproperly, a breathing creatureH5315 →
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