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1 Kings 20:36-38
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1 Kings 20:36-38
Contemporary English Version
36 (A) and the prophet told him, “You disobeyed the Lord, and as soon as you walk away, a lion will kill you.” The friend left, and suddenly a lion killed him.
37 The prophet found someone else and said, “Hit me!” So this man beat him up.
38 The prophet left and put a bandage over his face to disguise himself. Then he went and stood beside the road, waiting for Ahab to pass by.
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1 Kings 20:36-38
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1 Kings 20:36-38
New International Version
36 So the prophet said, “Because you have not obeyed the Lord, as soon as you leave me a lion(A) will kill you.” And after the man went away, a lion found him and killed him.
37 The prophet found another man and said, “Strike me, please.” So the man struck him and wounded him. 38 Then the prophet went and stood by the road waiting for the king. He disguised himself with his headband down over his eyes.
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