But of the children of Israel Solomon made no slaves for his work; but they were men of war, and chief of his captains, and captains of his chariots and horsemen.
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Douay Rheims 1609
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Be the Lord thy God blessed, who would ordain thee over his throne, king (a) of the Lord thy God. Because God loveth Israel, and will preserve it for ever: therefore hath he set thee king over it, to do judgments and justice.
(a) They are called Kings, of God, which reign by his grace and according to his will. Where upon they use this stile.
