1 Kings 20:35

English Standard Version

35 And a certain man of the sons of the prophets said to his fellow at the command of the Lord, “Strike me, please.” But the man refused to strike him. (1Ki 13:17; 2Ki 2:3; 2Ki 2:5; 2Ki 2:7; 2Ki 2:15) 

New International Version

35 By the word of the Lord one of the company of the prophets said to his companion, ‘Strike me with your weapon,’ but he refused. 

New International Reader’s Version

35 There was a group of people called the group of the prophets. A message from the LORD came to one of their members. He said to his companion, ‘Strike me down with your weapon.’ But he wouldn’t do it. 

King James Version

35 And a certain man of the sons of the prophets said unto his neighbour in the word of the LORD, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man refused to smite him. 

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