II Samuel 23:17
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saying, “Far be it from me, O LORD, to do this! Is this not the blood of the men who risked their lives?” So he refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men.
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If anyone from the house of Israel or a foreigner living among them eats any blood, I will set My face against that person and cut him off from among his people.
But the LORD forbid that I should stretch out my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.”
Zebulun was a people who risked their lives; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the battlefield.
But Naboth replied, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.”
This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
But you must not eat meat with its lifeblood still in it.
And why do we endanger ourselves every hour?
He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.
But Joseph replied, “Far be it from me to do this. The man who was found with the cup will be my slave. The rest of you may return to your father in peace.”
Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained.