He forebare — His covetousness prevailed over his cruelty.
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Jeremiah 41:8
8 But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not: for we have treasures in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbare, and slew them not among their brethren.