Second Book of Kings (Author Compiled by Isaias from records of Samuel, David, Nathan, and Gad.)
19:42And all the men of Juda answered the men of Israel: Because the king is nearer to me: why art thou angry for this matter? have we eaten any thing of the king's, or have any gifts been given us?
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