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  • An Example of Self-Sacrifice and Loyalty
    The Watchtower—1997 | November 1
    • Evidently, some of his duties were menial, for he became known as the one who “poured out water upon the hands of Elijah.”c (2 Kings 3:11)

  • An Example of Self-Sacrifice and Loyalty
    The Watchtower—1997 | November 1
    • c It was customary for a servant to pour water over the hands of his master for washing, particularly after meals. This practice was similar to the washing of feet, which was an act of hospitality, respect, and in certain relationships, humility.—Genesis 24:31, 32; John 13:5.

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