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2 Samuel 12:16

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 16 David pleaded with the true God in behalf of the boy. David went on a strict fast and would go in and spend the night lying on the ground.+

Joel 1:14

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 14 Proclaim* a fast; call for a solemn assembly.+
  
  Gather the elders together, with all the inhabitants of the land,
  To the house of Jehovah your God,+ and cry to Jehovah for help.