as he lay: Genesis 28:11-15
an angel: Psalms 34:7, Psalms 34:10; Daniel 8:19, Daniel 9:21, Daniel 10:9-10; Acts 12:7; Hebrews 1:14, Hebrews 13:5
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1 Kings 19:5
1 Kings 19:5
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