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When the woman of Tekoa spoke to the king, she fell on her face to the ground, and did obeisance, and said, Help, O king.
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A Cry for Salvation
Commentators note the woman's cry, "Help, O king," is profound. The Hebrew word for "help" is literally "save." One scholar connects this to the cry "Hosanna" (Save now!), which was a plea for divine salvation. The woman's desperate appeal to her earthly king for deliverance mirrors the soul's cry to God for rescue and salvation.
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2 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Spoke - This seems to be an accidental error for "came," which is found in many manuscripts and versions.
Help - Literally, "sa…
19th Century
Anglican
Spake to the king. —Many manuscripts and the Septuagint, Vulgate, and Syriac have came to the king. The difference is imm…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when the woman of Tekoah spoke to the king Or after she had spoken to him, being introduced by Joab, as is proba…
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