1 Kings 11:16

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom.”

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BSBPD

“Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“(For six months did Joab remain there with all Israel, until he had cut off every male in Edom:)”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“(for Joab and all Israel remained there six months, until he had cut off every male in Edom);”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“for six months did Joab abide there, and all Israel, till the cutting off of every male in Edom--”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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