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But all raised up their hands to heaven and pleaded for help.
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To see the whole crowd on its knees and faces and the great suffering and dread of the high priest was a pitiful sight.
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So they called on the almighty Lord to protect the deposits for those who had entrusted them.
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But Heliodorus carried on with what had been decided.
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When he and his spearmen approached the treasury, however, the ruler of all spirits and all authority made an awesome display, so that all those daring to come with Heliodorus fainted, terrified and awestruck by God's power.