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Again he sent to him another captain of fifty with his fifty. He answered him, “Man of God, the king has said, ‘Come down quickly!’”
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Verse 11. Another, not knowing what was become of the first, or why he did not return; as Ochozias was eager to have the prophet in his power. Menochius.—If he were acquainted with his fate, ( Bible.) this second captain was guilty of greater insolence. But there are such generally to be found at courts; men who are ready to execute the king’s orders, without considering whether they be contrary to God’s law or not.
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