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1 Kings 19:17-19
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1 Kings 19:17-19
International Standard Version
17 Whoever escapes from Hazael’s sword Jehu will execute, and whoever escapes from Jehu’s sword Elisha will put to death. 18 Nevertheless, I’ve reserved 7,000 in Israel who have neither bowed their knees to Baal nor kissed him.”
Elisha Chosen to Replace Elijah
19 Elijah left there and located Shaphat’s son Elisha, who was plowing, along with a total of[a] twelve pairs of oxen.[b] (He was plowing with the twelfth pair.) As Elijah passed by, he tossed his cloak at Elisha.[c]
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- 1 Kings 19:19 The Heb. lacks a total of
- 1 Kings 19:19 The Heb. lacks of oxen
- 1 Kings 19:19 Lit. him
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