OLD TESTAMENT

1 Samuel 25:35

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So David received from her hand that which she had brought him. Then he said to her, “Go up in peace to your house. Behold, I have listened to your voice and have granted your request.”

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Verse 35. Face. I have been pleased with thy coming, and granted thy request. Bible.—David had sworn with too much haste. Calmet.—“It is sometimes wrong to perform what has been promised, and to keep an oath.” Saint Ambrose Off. i. Calmet. ult.

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