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23 And when Jehudi had read three or four columns, he cut it with the sheath and cast it into the fire that was on the hearth, until the whole scroll was consumed in the fire that was on the hearth.

24 Yet they were not afraid and did not tear their garments, neither the king nor any of his servants who heard all these Words.

25 Nevertheless, Elnathan, Delaiah and Gemariah had implored the king not to burn the scroll. But he would not hear them.

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