1 Kings 20
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1 Kings 20:39-41

39When the king passed by, the disciple called to him. “I went to fight in the battle. A man turned around and brought a prisoner to me. He said, ‘Guard this prisoner. If he gets away, you will pay for his life with your own life or be fined 75 pounds of silver.’

40But while I was busy doing other things, he got away.” The king of Israel told him, “That’s your own penalty. You have determined it yourself.”

41Then he quickly took the bandage off his eyes. The king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets.

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