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So God split open the basin at Lehi and water flowed out from it. When he took a drink, his strength was restored and he revived. For this reason he named the spring En Hakkore. It remains in Lehi to this very day.

(For this reason, to this very day, neither Dagon's priests nor anyone else who enters Dagon's temple step on Dagon's threshold in Ashdod.)

David said on that day, "Whoever attacks the Jebusites must approach the ‘lame' and the ‘blind' who are David's enemies by going through the water tunnel." For this reason it is said, "The blind and the lame cannot enter the palace."

David lived in the fortress; for this reason it is called the City of David.

Written in it were the following words: "Among the nations it is rumored (and Geshem has substantiated this) that you and the Jews have intentions of revolting, and for this reason you are building the wall. Furthermore, according to these rumors you are going to become their king.

For this reason these days are known as Purim, after the name of pur.

For this reason the wicked cannot withstand judgment, nor can sinners join the assembly of the godly.

For this reason every one of your faithful followers should pray to you while there is a window of opportunity. Certainly when the surging water rises, it will not reach them.

You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings.

You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions.

For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes, and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea,

For this reason I will praise you while I live; in your name I will lift up my hands.

For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold.

For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts. I hate all deceitful actions.

For this reason the sovereign master, the Lord , says: "It will not take place; it will not happen.

For this reason the sovereign master himself will give you a confirming sign. Look, this young woman is about to conceive and will give birth to a son. You, young woman, will name him Immanuel.

For this reason the sovereign master, the Lord who commands armies, will make his healthy ones emaciated. His majestic glory will go up in smoke.

For this reason all hands hang limp, every human heart loses its courage.

The people of Heshbon and Elealeh cry out, their voices are heard as far away as Jahaz. For this reason Moab's soldiers shout in distress; their courage wavers.

For this reason what they have made and stored up, they carry over the Stream of the Poplars.