KJV ORIGINAL
But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not: for we have treasures in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbare, and slew them not among their brethren.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But ten of the men spoke up and said to Ishmael, 'Wait, don't kill us! We've got stashes of valuable stuff hidden out in the fields — wheat, barley, oil, and honey.' So he held back and didn't kill them along with the others.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes what you've got hidden away can literally save your life.
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