And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Consulted. David wished to give religion due splendour and authority, in his dominions; and he prudently contrives to obtain the general consent. (Haydock)
"Where there is no liberty, there is no religion "and no change in religious matters should be attempted, without the consent of the Church. (Calmet)