It is thought that this structure might have been the palace. David, however, is more interested in exalting the Lord as King. Preach on topics including the rule and reign of David, the ark of the covenant brought to Jerusalem, God's promise to David's descendants, the sin and rebellion of David, and true repentance. I find it interesting that the elders of Israel make 2 statements about why they are finally come to David to anoint him king. And David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? David entered into a covenant with the Lord and the people. Latest blog posts. Jerusalem would play a very important role in God’s plan of salvation for the world. And David said on that day, Whosoever getteth up to the gutter, and smiteth the Jebusites, and the lame and the blind. And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house. not to form alliances with their neighbors that would compromise their testimony. About 7 years have passed with David ruling over Judah from Hebron in the south and Ishbosheth, Saul’s one remaining son, ruling over Benjamin and the rest of Israel from Mahanaim in the north. “The Lame and the Blind” speaks of idols. 2 Samuel 3-5 New International Version (NIV). And the fact that David led Israel in battle under Saul is supporting evidence. Hiram was probably just beginning his reign as king of Tyre. Jerusalem was on the border of Benjamin (Saul’s tribe) and Judah (David’s tribe). Unless his successor bore the same name, Hiram was probably just beginning his reign as king of Tyre, for he befriended both David and Solomon during their reigns (. But neither city was suitable for a new ruler who was seeking to unify the nation and make a new beginning. Hiram’s empire would grow dramatically and between Hiram’s power at sea and David’s power on land, the grip of the Philistines would be broken. And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts. Marriages like this were a common way to secure good relationships with other nations. As was the case with Saul, even though God chose for king a man like the people wanted, it was still God who appointed Saul as king. Saul was more interested in exalting himself. It’s likely that David’s palace was built for him after this. This was David’s third anointing—Samuel had anointed him at home in Bethlehem, and the men of Judah had anointed him at Hebron (2:4). No longer was David an inexperienced kid. In this covenant he would have agreed to uphold and obey God’s law and to rule in the fear of the Lord. The qualifications for Israel’s king were written in the Law of Moses in, your God is giving you, and possess it and dwell in it, and say, ‘I will set a king over me like all the nations that, around me,’ you shall surely set a king over you whom the, from among your brethren you shall set as king over you; you may not set a foreigner over you, who, not your brother. The nation needed a shepherd, and David was that shepherd. days in his kingdom, he and his children in the midst of Israel. Israel was a nation that was distinguished from her neighbors by her special covenant relationship with the true and living God (. However, archaeological evidence indicates this could not have been the point of access and there was likely another system during the time of David. And they were there with David three days, eating and drinking, for their brethren had prepared for them. Math, one of the most often used of these, describes a whole range of situations in which a person may take the life of another, ranging from the dispatching of an enemy in battle, (2 Samuel 21:17) to the carrying out of a death sentence imposed by a Prince on his brother (2 Samuel 14:28). And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spake unto David, saying, Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither. This week's lectionary scripture texts all feature the twin themes of power and weakness. As long as David was minding his own business in Hebron, the Philistines thought he was still one of their vassals; but when he became king of the whole nation of Israel, the Philistines knew he was their enemy and they attacked him. 5:1-5 -- Israel submits to David as “God's king.” 2. The total number of officers and men is 340,800, all of them loyal to David. The fact that David was God’s chosen king should be their first concern. Sermons from II Samuel. Second Samuel 5:17-25 shows us how God protects his kingdom. To choose one or the other would have sent a bad message. So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart. David was a kid, Saul was king, and Jerusalem was in the hands of the Jebusites. His words always hurt...read more Verse 3 says that King David made a covenant with the people. By chapter 6, David is fully established ruling from Jerusalem and the Ark of the Covenant is brought there. As such, he may have passed by Jerusalem, which was in the territory of Judah and Benjamin to declare the strength of God to the Jebusites to strike fear in their hearts. said that Judah would be the tribe from which kings were to reign and that the Messiah would be from the tribe of Judah. The tribes of Israel now make David king. Scripture In our sermon series on “The Life of David,” we have come to the point where David was anointed king over Israel when he was thirty years old. First, he had led Israel’s armies under Saul. Now, it may have been that this relationship he suddenly made with David was one of convenience more than anything. The Philistines recognize the threat David poses as Israel’s king. From Gibeon to Gezer was a distance of fifteen to twenty miles. Mahanaim was over on the East side of the Jordan River on the boundary of Gad and Manasseh. 2 Samuel • Sermon • Submitted ... 2 Samuel 5:2 NKJV. Additionally, Jerusalem had never belonged to any of the tribes, so nobody could accuse David of playing favorites in setting up his new capital. However, we could also look at this from the perspective of David having been faithful in his responsibilities under Saul. has said to you, ‘You shall not return that way again.’ Neither shall he multiply wives for himself, lest his heart turn away; nor shall he greatly multiply silver and gold for himself. But now the nation had a king who was God’s choice and the people’s choice. Later, David purchased property on Zion which would become the site for the temple. Later, David would purchase property on Zion which would become the site for the temple that his son Solomon would build (, ). David Reigns over All Israel (). Sermons From 2 Samuel . The Valley of Hinnom lay on the south, the Kidron Valley on the east, and the Tyropean Valley on the west. From ideas on sermon topics to how to develop church growth to insight on ministry life, Preaching helps pastors develop every area of life and work in ministry. From following the ewes that had young He brought him. , the future Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. 2 Samuel. And to mitigate what could be a disaster for them, they organized a preemptive strike intended to kill him before he can weld Israel together (v. 17). He brought Tyre to prominence with long-distance maritime trade. If that’s the case, then as grisly as it sounds, David must have preserved the head for all those years and kept it as a trophy and reminder of God’s faithfulness. He was to be a king “whom the Lord your God chooses.”. Samuel had anointed David at his home in Bethlehem. Heavenly Father, we thank You for everyone here this evening. Expository Sermons. So, David met the Philistines 2 miles southwest of Jerusalem, and was victorious. make a copy of it for his own personal use. The Paperback Bible presents the Bible by the Book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. To get to the heart of the matter, God wanted to be recognized as the King of Israel, no matter what man sat on the royal throne. In 1867 when British explorer Charles Warren discovered a 40-foot vertical opening through solid rock, which came to be called Warren's Shaft. He would rather beat his head against it because he just messed up again. Scripture In our sermon series on “The Life of David,” we have come to the point where David was anointed king over Israel when he was thirty years old. Even though the Philistine military commanders suspected something was up with David, Achish still was favorably inclined toward David. But first, as he usually did, David inquired of the Lord either by the Urim and the Thummim or perhaps by the prophet of Gad. And so it seems they figured that while he was fresh to the throne they should go on the offensive. So, David entered into a covenant with the Lord and with the people. Prior to this point, Jerusalem was in the hands of the Jebusites. 2 Samuel 5:1-10 Pete sits on the street and leans against a building. Then, the city occupied a much smaller portion … about 11 football fields in size. He knew that the Lord had promised Moses that Israel would conquer all the nations living in Canaan. Plain Sermons by Contributors to the "Tracts for the Times". In J. D. Barry, D. Bomar, D. R. Brown, R. Klippenstein, D. Mangum, C. Sinclair Wolcott, … W. Widder (Eds.). Unlike Saul, who was a Benjamite, David was from the royal tribe of Judah (. It was probably built to support additional buildings and a wall. For I have seen my people, because their cry has come to me.” In the same way, after Saul had been rejected, God used David to inflict mass casualties on the Philistine forces. This suggests that the marriage was a political alliance, and no doubt there were other similar marriages. 2 Samuel 5 – David Made King Over A United Israel A. David reigns over all Israel. The City of David is still undergoing archaeological excavation today. And it shall be with him, and he shall read it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the, his God and be careful to observe all the words of this law and these statutes, that his heart may not be lifted above his brethren, that he may not turn aside from the commandment. Much earlier in that book, we learned that Saul had disobeyed the Lord and that the Lord had See. 17), as the shortest way of putting an end to the newly united state. The total number of officers and men who came to David at Hebron is 340,800. “Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King” (, kjv). And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer. For Israel, there had been so many years of difficulty and division. 6–16; see Jerusalem). His other wives, who are not named bore David Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet, Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet. - 2 Samuel 7:1-29 And of course there were other battles and skirmishes between David and the Philistines. For one it may have been that David went around to local cities displaying Goliath’s head to declare this great victory that God had given Israel. The Lord loved His people and knew they needed a shepherd, so He equipped David to be their king. So, with the end of Saul’s dynasty, God established the dynasty that would bring the Messiah Jesus Christ into the world. And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them. But remember that Israel was a nation that was distinguished from her neighbors by a special covenant relationship with God. Sermon: When You Have Sinned - 2 Samuel 12, Psalm 51. by Lloyd Stilley on Wednesday, January 01, 2014 at 7:00 AM . Of course, the Philistines had personal experience with David. It was also good for Hiram because Israel could easily block the trade route to Tyre, and the Phoenicians depended on Jewish farmers for their food. Over the years, when they rejected the LORD as King, He gave them the kind of kings their hearts wanted and deserved. Scripture Second Samuel chapters 5 to 10 describe David at the pinnacle of his reign as God’s chosen king over God’s chosen people, Israel. 2 Samuel 5:11 sounds like a historical report, but it is in fact an ominous act of warning." And David took the head of the Philistine and brought it to Jerusalem, but he put his armor in his tent. (2-5) David’s sons born in Hebron. The people remained with David for three days and celebrated God’s goodness to His people. And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake. They organize a preemptive strike intended to kill him before he can weld Israel together (v. 17). David was born and raised in Bethlehem., and. What we miss is that this isn’t speaking of people who are lame and blind. The great gifts one person receives are inevitably desired by any number of that person’s friends. David at last is in command of his people, and immediately reveals the vigor that will mark his actions throughout his long future reign. From taking on bears and lions while guarding his father’s sheep … to defeating Goliath … to battles both mental and physical … the Lord has brought David through. In 2 Samuel 5:1-5 we have a glimpse into the historic occasion when David and the elders of the tribes of Israel entered into a solemn covenant. Thank You that You know each of us by name and have caused us to walk with You. The Valley of Hinnom lay on the south, the Kidron Valley on the east, and the Tyropean Valley on the west. The mention of David’s palace and his alliance with Hiram offered the writer opportunity to mention David’s family, the “house” that the Lord was building for him (, prohibited Israel’s king from taking many wives, but David seems to have ignored this law, as did Solomon after him (. He had been tested and trained by the Lord. Biblical Commentary 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: The book of First Samuel ends with the death of King Saul and his three sons (1 Samuel 31). 17 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they went up in full force to search for him, but David heard about it and went down to the stronghold. After the death of David Hiram entered into a similar alliance with Solomon, and assisted him greatly in building the temple. Saul had been “the people’s king” but he wasn’t the Lord’s first choice, for God had given him as a judgment against Israel because they wanted to be like the other nations (, ). “Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined” (, kjv). And David built round about from Millo and inward. The only city vulnerable point was the north side. And soon David took back the cities the Philistines had taken from Saul. The men of Judah had anointed him at Hebron. describes it as, “The perfection of beauty.”, Additionally, this is the place where the Lord says He has “written His name.”, “Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King” (. One of David’s first acts is to take the strategic city of Jerusalem, and make it his capital (vv. Saul had been “the people’s king” whom the Lord had given to them according to their desire. Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 6, 2020. based on 1 rating. [Note: Brueggemann, p246.] Because of this, he was able to establish the dynasty that brought the Messiah Jesus Christ into the world, and He, too, was born in Bethlehem. David is the only viable military leader with a proven record of victories in past campaigns (5:1–5). His first wife was Saul’s daughter Michal, she was childless. By defeating the Philistines, a message went out to Israel’s enemies that they had better be careful what they do to Israel. As for the rest of Israel, they were not left with a lot of choices. In years following, David and his successors strengthened the fortress by building walls. Archaeologists have uncovered what they call “a stepped-stone structure,” about 1,500 feet long and 900 feet wide, that was a supporting terrace for other structures, and they assume this was the “millo.”. Instead, David wisely chose as his capital the Jebusite city of Jerusalem. Real quick before we move on, I want to comment on verse 8 which says, “The lame and the blind, We read that and probably think, “Whoa … that seems way out of line.”. David wisely chose as his capital the Jebusite city of Jerusalem on the border of Benjamin (Saul’s tribe) and Judah (David’s tribe). … Weekly sermon email Subscribe for free. He is the only viable military leader with a proven record of victories in past campaigns (5:1–5). But when he became king of the whole nation of Israel … suddenly they realized that David was a threat. You may remember also that Jerusalem was the city of Melchizedek, who met with Abraham back in Genesis. for David’s song of victory after God had defeated all his foes and given him peace. ruled in the 10th century BC (969–936), established Tyre as the most important port city in the Mediterranean, and maintained friendly contacts with Israel. The LORD warned the people by the reign of Saul and then desired for Israel to be ruled by the godly man, David. We may not be in danger of being seduced by an evil power such as Hitler, but we may not be clear on the authority to whom we give allegiance. When David was a teenager, Samuel had anointed him privately as recorded in. “No … we are the army of the Living God.”, “I hate your idols and we are going to kick the idols out of the house of Jerusalem.”. David didn’t assume that the same strategy would work again. Thank You for loving us so much and may Your desires be the desires of our hearts. Abner and Ishbosheth had established their capital at Mahanaim. In fact, so confident were they that they bragged that even the blind and the lame could defend it. There was no more able heir to claim Saul’s throne. The Bible records that both Solomon and King Hezekiah strengthened this part of Mount Zion. Second, the Lord had already chose David to be king. The Philistines were sure the presence of their gods would assure them victory, David gave God all the glory and called the place Baal-perazim, which means “Lord of breaking through.”, It may be that it was at this time that the Gadite warriors of, This was probably the occasion when 3 of David’s “mighty men” broke through the Philistine lines and obtained for David water from the Bethlehem well (, It took a great deal of faith and courage for them to do this, and what they did was in response to a. Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:11-16 (Read 2 Samuel 5:11-16) David's house was not the worse, nor the less fit to be dedicated to God, for being built by the sons of the stranger. The Lord must have guided David in a special way when he chose Jerusalem to be his capital, because Jerusalem would play a strategic role in the working out of His great plan of salvation. 5:6-10 -- David takes Jebus and makes it Jerusalem, the “city of David.” 3. Because of this, he was able to establish the dynasty that brought the Messiah Jesus Christ into the world, and He, too, was born in Bethlehem. What made Israel special and distinguished Israel from her neighbors was it’s special covenant relationship with God. prohibited Israel’s king from taking many wives. Share: Walk with David the sinner and you will find that God is closer than you think when you’ve blown it big time. And the LORD said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand. Unless his successor bore the same name, Hiram was probably just beginning his reign as king of Tyre, for he befriended both David and Solomon during their reigns (. If the king and the people obeyed God’s will, He would bless and care for them. is David’s song of victory after God had defeated all his foes and given him peace. It’s likely that some of the wives, like Maacah, represented alliances that David made with neighboring kings to help guarantee the security of Israel. SERMONS ON 2 SAMUEL. And now being recognized as King with the leaders of all the tribes convening at Hebron and crowning him king. In Deuteronomy12, God promised a place where Israel could come to worship Him. Sermon 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 Goliath Moments Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children's Sermons Hymn Lists 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 Goliath Moments The Rev. The other possible claimant was Abner, Ishbosheth’s military commander who already had his eyes on the throne. As a young man, he had killed their great hero Goliath. The Lord loved His people and knew they needed a shepherd, so He equipped David to be their king. Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel. In our chapter, the elders of the tribes of Israel will anoint him as their king. 5 Then all the tribes of Israel () came to David at Hebron and spoke, saying, “Indeed () we are your bone and your flesh. 2 Samuel . David grew stronger and stronger, while the … One is those born while he reigned in Hebron … we saw this back in chapter 3. Second Samuel 5:17-25 shows us how God protects his kingdom. In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah. The assassination of Ishbosheth left the eleven tribes without a king. We must deal with the sins of our kids, we must intercede on behalf of them to the Lord that they may not die an eternal death separated from God! And guided them by the skillfulness of his hands. iii. Hiram, King of Tyre. The Lord affirmed that He was with David and would give Israel victory. So, the Philistines were very much aware of what David was capable of and they recognized the threat David posed to them as Israel’s king. The Jebusites who lived in Jerusalem thought that their city could not be taken. Lord, we open up Your word desiring to hear from You ... not man's word or wisdom, but Your Words and Wisdom. In verse 9, the word “millo” (v. 9) means “earthwork.”. There are a few lists of David’s children in Scripture. God had told Samuel in I Samuel 9:16 that he should “anoint [Saul] to be prince over my people Israel. In subsequent campaigns, David also took back the cities the Philistines had taken from Saul (, ). The enlargement and establishment of David's kingdom, while a joy to Israel, was a grief to their old and formidable enemies, the Philistines. Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same. So, David is at last in command of all Israel. And when David inquired of the LORD, he said, Thou shalt not go up; And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines. And then there were those born after he moved to Jerusalem which are listed here and in. and was born and raised in Bethlehem. With verse 22, we find that the Philistines returned to fight David a second time. This foreshadows the end of the military and technological dominance they had been enjoying over the Israelites. Therefore he called the name of that place Baalperazim. David knew something that the Jebusites didn’t. And if you look at the outline of the valleys that run through and around Jerusalem, it looks like the letter Shin, which is shorthand for Shaddai, one of the names of God. But let’s not forget that when David was on the run from Saul he had lived in Ziklag with permission of the Philistine king and had raided and worked on their behalf. Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we. The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. However, the … Continue reading "Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19" It’s probable that these attacks occurred before David relocated in Jerusalem, because he and his men went down to “the stronghold” (5:17), the wilderness area where he had lived in the days when Saul was out to kill him (. But, it is not known where David’s tomb is, although Josephus recorded that Herod the Great tried to loot David’s tomb but found someone had beat him to it. The people had long recognized that David was a brave and skillful warrior, and these two victories added greater glory to God and honor to His servant. It may have been Hiram’s way of recognizing David’s accession to the throne. Jerusalem was built on a rocky hill and surrounded on three sides by valleys and other hills. And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, The LORD hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Ishbosheth’s commander of armies and potential ally of David, Abner, is dead, having been assassinated by David’s military commander, Joab. 5:11-16 -- The building of David's house (his physical house, and his household). These were all important considerations, but the seat of authority should also be defensible. (3) That speaks volumes to me! David, guided by God, deals the Philistines a series of quick defeats, foreshadowing the end of that sea people’s military and technological dominance. Tyre is located to the north of Israel on the coast of the Mediterranean in what we would think of as southern Lebanon today, but was Phoenicia then. And very quickly we see reveals the strength of character and military capability that will mark his actions throughout his long future reign. 5:17-25 -- David defeats the Philistines. 6–16; see Jerusalem). He is the only viable military leader with a proven record of victories in past campaigns (5:1–5). Another possibility is that it was just recorded in. Joshua after the victory at Jericho, when he assumed the same strategy would work. Excavations on Mount Zion have revealed a water shaft that would have been difficult but not impossible to climb. And God also chose David, who was a man after God’s own heart, and as for the people, there was really no other choice but David. wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? So, finally, here David is … King over all Israel. In fact, the Philistine king grew to trust David enough to make him his personal bodyguard. He would have been 19 years old at this time and would reign for 34 years. David’s capital was at Hebron in the territory of Judah. David at last is in command of his people, and immediately reveals the vigor that will mark his actions throughout his long future reign. There is something wonderful about the King James Version translation of 2 Samuel 5:24: when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself. Over the next three weeks, we move from a “yes-but” narrative (2 Samuel 6) to a “YES!” narrative (2 Samuel 7) to a “NO!” narrative (2 Samuel 11). 2 Samuel 3 – Abner’s Defection and Murder A. Abner defects from Ishbosheth. ruled in the 10th century bc (969–936), established Tyre as the most important port city in the Mediterranean, and maintained friendly contacts with Israel. It is prophesied of the gospel church, The sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee, Isaiah 60:10. The law clearly stated that the king was not to multiply wives, but both David and Solomon ignored this law, and both paid dearly for it. They organize a preemptive strike intended to kill him before he can weld Israel together (v. 17). The strategy worked and David pursued the enemy all the way from Gibeon to Gezer, a distance of fifteen to twenty miles. By this victory Israel regained the territory that Saul lost in his last battle. And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. Harag (See Exodus 22:24; Numbers 31:17. Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and spoke, saying, “Indeed we are your bone and your flesh. 2 Samuel 5:1-5, Jeremiah 33:1-26, Ezekiel 34:1-31, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20 Christmas is a time of joy and enjoy, but also a time of unprecedented envy. It seems pretty clear that David was led of the LORD to choose Jerusalem for his capital. As we saw in the last chapter, there was yet a surviving male grandson of Saul, Mephibosheth. Wouldn’t it be interesting if David’s tomb were excavated and the remains of Goliath’s head were found? 12:1-4; Psalm 51. THIS IS THE WIFE OF URIAH THE HITTITE 2 It happened at evening, that David arose from off his bed, and walked on the roof of the king’s house: and from the roof he saw a woman bathing; and the woman was very beautiful to look on. As we saw in chapter 3, at least one of David’s wives was a princess. Now, the Jerusalem that we know today is much larger than that which existed in David’s time. ◄2 Samuel 5:1 ► Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, "Here we are, your own flesh and blood. We’ll talk more about this in our study of Hebrews. Neither of those places was good for a new ruler who needed to unify the nation. 3 The war between the house of Saul and the house of David lasted a long time. ): Shimea (or Shammah), Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. By defeating the Philistines, David gave notice to Israel’s enemies that they had better be careful what they did to him and his people. Jerusalem had never belonged to any of the tribes, so nobody could accuse David of playing favorites in setting up his new capital. Assured by the Lord that He would give Israel victory, David met the Philistines two miles southwest of Jerusalem, and he forced them to retreat. ), and the Jews were warned not to form alliances with their neighbors that would compromise their testimony. Unlike Saul, who was a Benjamite, David was from the royal tribe of Judah (. ) God’s covenant with His people as expressed in the Law of Moses, is the foundation of the nation of Israel. It was by this victory that Israel regained the territory that Saul lost in his last battle. Two memorable passages in the history of David,—the establishment of his capital, and the removal of the ark to the hill above it,—illustrate the principles upon which his kingdom stood, and show wherein it differed from the great Asiatic empires which were then contemporary with it. 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