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And it came to pass that Enmer Kara did gather his people as one in the name of YHVHb, and each were given charge over their duties that they might be one, even as was Zionc.
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And unto some was it givena to plow the fields, and to plant, and to harvest, and to give fruits and grains to the storehouses;
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And unto others was it given to herd the beasts of the fields, and give milk and meat that the storehouses should be full;
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And unto others was it given to build houses that all might have a place to lay their heads at night, and to build houses for worship, and tabernacles, and other such buildings that the people might gather and have shelter from the storms;
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And to others was it given to make walls, and unto others was it given to make all manner of weapons of war, and these to protecta all that they had made and were making;
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And to others was it given to keep the peace and to pass judgement unto those that did break the laws.
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And each went about in their duties, seeking to prepare themselves and their lands for the wars they knew would comea, and to protect themselves from the desolations they knew should be in the last daysa.
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¶ And it came to pass that many foreigners journeyed from the East towards Babel; and as they journeyed from the east, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and dwelt there in the plain of Shinar.
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And it came to pass that these foreigners came into the lands of Babel, and the people of Babel feared that these had come to bring the wars and desolation they knew should come at the last days.
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And it came to pass that many of the strangers were gathered up and thrown into prisons, and these strangers began to suffer, for they knew not that the end was nigh.
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¶ And it came to pass that a certain widow and her sons were among those cast into prison, and these were brought before a certain judge;
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And there the oldest son of the widow was commanded to pay homage to he that sitteth upon the judgement seat and to YHVH, their Elohima.
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But the widow knew not the Elohim of their land, and she said unto her children: Behold this man that desires that we should bow to his image;
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Yet know I not their elohima; and so it should be that we shall not bow but for the fear of our godsa.
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And it came to pass that when her oldest son refused to bow, he was immediately led out to stand ready with those set apart for execution,
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And then it was that the same judge brought forth the second son of that same widow, and upon him was made the same request.
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And the second son replied unto the judge: My brother boweth not, neither then shall I bow down before thee.
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And the judge grew angry in the face of his defiance and asked the second son why he should not bow.
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And the second son answered him saying: Because thou hast found us, a widowa and her fatherless sons, strangers in this strange land, seeking safety and refuge; yet thou hast offered us not but prison and death;
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Why for shouldest I bow unto thee? But I shall walk unto my death freely.
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And the bravery of his words angered the judge, and this son too was sent off to be put to death.
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And so it was unto the third, and the fourth, and the fifth, and the sixth, and even unto the seventh son.
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¶ And it came to pass that the record keeper did soften his heart towards the widow and her sons;
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And the record keeper came before the judge saying: Behold, these art young, and hast seen but little of the joys of life that we here that are blessed of YHVH have been privy,
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Therefore, should we not save them, and raise them up in the goodness of YHVH that their futures should be that these wouldst make a joyful noise unto YHVH?
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But the judge pitied them not, saying: Let the sons of the poor widow be slain.
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Then spoke the widow saying: O, thou cruel judge! Who art thou that destroys these innocent, young lives?
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And she fell down as if dead and pleaded unto the judge: If thou must take a life away, take thou my life, and put me to death before the lives of my sons.
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And the judge answered unto her saying: Nay, this I canst not do, for the lawa forbids it, saying; Envy, covetousness, and jealousies are sins that shall lead men to fall prey to their price, even to the shedding of human blood.
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And the widow replied saying: O thou that should quote such a law!
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And who art thou to be so particular to regard which of these, your laws, as thou should see fit; for it is thy own greed and covetousness that shall leave me a lone widow.
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I cursea thee, and thy elohim that hath no pity upon the poor and the down trodden.
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And hearing this, the judge remembered the words of the record keeper, saying: Should we save them, and raise them up in the goodness of YHVH? And he sought to hide his sin,