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1 Kings 19:14

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19:14 He answered, “I have been absolutely loyal 1  to the Lord, the sovereign God, 2  even though the Israelites have abandoned the agreement they made with you, 3  torn down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left and now they want to take my life.” 4 

1 tn Or “very zealous.” The infinitive absolute preceding the finite verb emphasizes the degree of his zeal and allegiance.

2 tn Traditionally, “the God of hosts.”

3 tn Heb “abandoned your covenant.”

4 tn Heb “and they are seeking my life to take it.”



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