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2 Samuel 15:7

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And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the Lord, in Hebron.

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  1. 2 Samuel 15:5

    And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.

  2. 2 Samuel 15:6

    And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

  3. 2 Samuel 15:8

    For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the Lord shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the Lord.

  4. 2 Samuel 15:9

    And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron.

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