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Lion

In the biblical story from 2 Samuel 23:20, Benaiah (or Banaias), one of king David's warriors, kills a lion in a cave.

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Virtual Manuscript Library of Switzerland (e-codices)

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Stiftsbibliothek Einsiedeln, Codex 206(49) [Miroir de l'humaine salvation], folio 57v

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