Second Book of Kings (Author Compiled by Isaias from records of Samuel, David, Nathan, and Gad.)
8:2And he defeated Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the earth: and he measured with two lines, one to put to death, and one to save alive: and Moab was made to serve David under tribute.
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