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A treaty turned testimony
Added lines have the king affirm, 'We see plainly that the Lord has been with you,' turning a diplomatic deal into an outsider's witness to God's power.
Politics becomes theology.
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The original basis for the treaty was a record of good relations, in keeping with ancient diplomacy.
Bible reference: Genesis 26:28–29
Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 263
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