Who was the prophet Oded, and what was his role during the time of Ahaz?
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Correct answer: A prophet in Samaria who urged Israel to free the captives
Oded was a prophet of the Lord in Samaria. When the northern army brought Judean captives home, he intervened, telling them they had already sinned enough and should not enslave their brothers.
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