I Samuel 13:19

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"Now there was no smith found throughout all the land of Israel; for the Philistines said, "Lest the Hebrews make them swords or spears";"

About I Samuel

The transition from judges to kings, featuring Samuel, Saul, and David.

Old Testament • Book #9

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