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bidden

Meaning of “bidden”

Commanded, invited, summoned, or directed.

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14 occurrences13 verses4 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: 1 Samuel 9:13

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2 Samuel 16:11
And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the Lord hath bidden him.
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And Dauid said to Abishai, and to all his seruants, Beholde, my sonne which came foorth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Beniamite doe it? let him alone, and let him curse: for the LORD hath bidden him.

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