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Then the king said to the woman, “Go to your house, and I will give orders concerning you. ”
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And the woman of Tekoa said to the king, “On me be the guilt, my lord the king, and on my father’s house; let the king and his throne be guiltless. ”
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The king said, “If anyone says anything to you, bring him to me, and he shall never touch you again. ”
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Then she said, “Please let the king invoke the Lord your God, that the avenger of blood kill no more, and my son be not destroyed. ” He said, “As the Lord lives, not one hair of your son shall fall to the ground. ”
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Then the woman said, “Please let your servant speak a word to my lord the king. ” He said, “Speak. ”