Bel and the Dragon 1

Bel and the Dragon 1:26

But allow me, O king, and I will kill this dragon without sword or staff.” The king said, “I allow you.”

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WEB World English Bible

But allow me, O king, and I will kill this dragon without sword or staff.” The king said, “I allow you.”
KJV King James Version

But give me leave, O king, and I shall slay this dragon without sword or staff. The king said, I give thee leave.

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A large reptile can be killed by feeding it cakes made of pitch, fat, and hair, which cause it to explode. Zoology · Bel and the Dragon 1:23-27

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