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1 Kings 11:2 — compare English translations

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  • World English Bible Public Domain
    of the nations concerning which Yahweh said to the children of Israel, You shall not go among them, neither shall they come among you; for surely they will turn away your heart after their gods: Solomon joined to these in love.
  • King James Version Public Domain
    Of the nations concerning which the LORD said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall not go in to them, neither shall they come in unto you: for surely they will turn away your heart after their gods: Solomon clave unto these in love.
  • unfoldingWord Literal Text CC BY-SA 4.0
    from the nations which Yahweh had said to the sons of Israel, “You must not enter into them, and they must not enter into you. Surely they will stretch out your heart after their gods.” Solomon clung to them in love.

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