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leÌ„z´ing (כּזב, kaÌ„zabh “to devise,†“to fabricate,†hence, “to lieâ€; occurs but twice in the King James Version (, the Revised Version (British and American) “falsehoodâ€; , the Revised Version (British and American) “liesâ€); the Hebrew word is translated “liars†(); “lie†or deceive ()): The idea of treachery, lying, and deceit, lies at the root of this word. Joab's conduct is a good illustration of the meaning (; -10). In David is referring to the cunning, treachery, and falsehood of his adversaries; compare ; -9. Doubtless David had a special person in mind as being guilty of “leasing,†probably Ahithophel.