April 13 (2 Samuel 4:1–5:3; 1 Chronicles 11:1–3; 2 Samuel 5:4–10; 1 Chronicles 11:4–9; 12:23–40; 2 Samuel 5:11–12; 1 Chronicles 14:1–2; 2 Samuel 5:13–16; 1 Chronicles 14:3–7; 2 Samuel 5:17–25; 1 Chron

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