And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find you; and you shall be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto you; and that also Saul my father knows.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Next, in dignity; thy helper and associate. See Ecclesiastes iv. 8, 11.
This, our league, (Calmet) or the decree appointing David to be king. (Menochius)