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2 Samuel 20:18

And again she spoke: "A word was said in the old proverb, ‘Those who would inquire, let them inquire in Abel.’ And so they would reach a conclusion
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King James Version

Then she spake, saying, They were wont to speak in old time, saying, They shall surely ask counsel at Abel: and so they ended the matter.

English Standard Version

Then she said, "They used to say in former times, 'Let them but ask counsel at Abel,' and so they settled a matter.

New International Version

She continued, "Long ago they used to say, 'Get your answer at Abel,' and that settled it.