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And the chiefs of the sons of Ephraim rose up, Udias the son of Joanas, and Barachias the son of Mosolamoth, and Ezekias the son of Sellem, and Amasias the son of Eldai, against those that came from the war,
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and said to them, Ye shall not bring in hither the prisoners to us, for whereas sin against the Lord upon us, ye mean to add to our sins, and to our trespass: for our sin great, and the fierce anger of the Lord upon Israel.
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So the warriors left the prisoners and the spoils before the princes and all the congregation.
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And the men who were called by name rose up, and took hold of the prisoners, and clothed all the naked from the spoils, and gave them garments and shoes, and gave them to eat, and to anoint themselves , and they helped also every one that was weak with asses, and placed them in Jericho, the city of palm-trees, with their brethren; and they returned to Samaria.
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At that time king Achaz sent to the king of Assyria to help him, and on this occasion,