Nehr · 1 Chronicles 19

1 Chronicles 19:5

Then there went certain, and told David how the men were served. And he sent to meet them: for the men were greatly ashamed. And the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be grown, and then return.

— 1 Chronicles 19:5, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

Then there went certain persons, and told David how the men were served. He sent to meet them; for the men were greatly ashamed. The king said, Stay at Jericho until your beards be grown, and then return.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Then there went certain persons, and told David how the men were served. And he sent to meet them; for the men were greatly ashamed. And the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be grown, and then return.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And <FI>some<Fi> go, and declare to David concerning the men, and he sendeth to meet them--for the men have been greatly ashamed--and the king saith, 'Dwell in Jericho till that your beard is grown, then ye have returned.'

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