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2 Kings 3:11

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Is there not here: 1 Kings 22:7; Psalms 74:9; Amos 3:7

that we may: 2 Kings 3:1, 2 Kings 3:3; Joshua 9:14; Judges 20:8-11, Judges 20:18, Judges 20:23, Judges 20:26-28; 1 Chronicles 10:13, 1 Chronicles 14:10, 1 Chronicles 14:14, 1 Chronicles 15:13

poured water: That is, was his constant and confidential servant. Mr. Hanway, speaking of a Persian supper, says, "Supper being now brought in, a servant presented a basin of water, and a napkin hung over his shoulders; he went to every one in the company, and poured water on their hands to wash." Genesis 18:4; Joshua 1:1; 1 Kings 19:21; Luke 22:26-27; John 13:4-5, John 13:13-14; 1 Timothy 5:10; Philippians 2:22

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