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21 When he saw them, Israel’s king said to Elisha, “Should I kill them, my father? Should I?”

22 He said, “No, don’t kill them. Did you capture them with your own sword or bow? Do you have the right to kill them?[a] Put food and water in front of them so they can eat and drink and return to their master.” 23 So the king gave them a great feast, and they ate and drank. Then the king let them go, and they returned to their master. After that, Aramean raiding parties didn’t come into Israel anymore.

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  1. 2 Kings 6:22 Heb uncertain

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