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Adult hands carry silver and gold vessels into a dim coastal sanctuary.
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Joel 4:4-5

Stolen treasures

Judgment and Refuge in Zion · Joel 4

Story guide: Silver and gold vessels are carried into a coastal sanctuary. The taken treasures give concrete form to the accusation against neighboring peoples who brought precious things into their temples.

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4And also, what are you to me, Tyre and Sidon, and all the regions of Philistia? Are you repaying me with recompense? If you are dealing out repayment against me, swiftly and quickly I will return your repayment on your own head.

5because you took my silver and my gold, and brought my precious things into your temples.

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