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1 Kings 20:33

Now the men did diligently observe whether any sign of mercy would come from him, and did quickly catch it: and they said, Your brother Ben-hadad. Then he said, Go, bring him. Then Ben-hadad came forth to him; and he caused him to come up into the chariot.

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George Leo Haydock

AD 1849

Men. Protestants, "Now the men did diligently observe whether any thing would come from him, and did hastily catch it, and they said. "They heard him mention the title of brother with joy, concluding that he was not so much irritated, as they might have expected. Allied kings style each other brother; those who are tributary, call themselves servants, (like Achaz, 4 Kings xvi. 7.; Calmet) as well as those who seek for favour; as Benadad does at present, ver. 32. (Haydock) Luck. The pagans were accustomed to make vain observations. (Menochius)

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