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“David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave and cried after Saul, saying, “My lord the king!” When Saul looked behind him, David bowed with his face to the earth, and showed respect.”
1 Samuel 24:8
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Text: World English Bible, Protestant edition (engwebp), eBible.org — public domain.
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