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Saul disguised himself(A) by putting on different clothes and set out with two of his men. They came to the woman at night, and Saul said, ‘Consult a spirit for me.(B) Bring up for me the one I tell you.’(C)

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So Joab sent someone to Tekoa(A) to bring a wise(B) woman from there. He told her, ‘Pretend to be in mourning: dress in mourning clothes and don’t put on any oil.(C) Act like a woman who has been mourning for the dead for a long time. Go to the king and speak these words to him.’ Then Joab told her exactly what to say.[a]

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  1. 14:3 Lit Joab put the words into her mouth